The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Clay county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 79.2℉ and the average temperature in January is 44.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 67% and the area covered by water is 0.15%. The overall influence score for Clay is 9.
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Clay County, Alabama is located in the Northeast part of the state bordering Georgia and Tennessee. According to the 2019 U.S. Census, the population of Clay County is 13,932 people. The racial makeup of the county is 66.9% White, 30.7% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Most residents of Clay County are concentrated in its two towns: Lineville and Ashland. The median household income in Clay County is $35,890 and the median home value is $77,100.
The living conditions in Clay County vary depending on location and socioeconomic status but most areas are rural with small towns and limited access to services and amenities like health care, grocery stores and restaurants. The unemployment rate is generally higher than average for the state at around 9%, with a poverty rate of 25%. Housing conditions tend to be older homes that may need repairs or upgrades to be considered livable.
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT STATE OFFICEFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Alabama
4121 Carmichael Road, Suite 601
Montgomery, AL 36106
334-279-3400
Alabama USDA Rural Development programs are administered through 8 Area Offices. For information or to file an application, contact the Area Office serving your county.