Clay County, NE

County in Nebraska, Midwest · ranked on 37 metrics

Rank among US counties

Clay County, NE is a county in Nebraska with a population of 6,226 (2,677th of 3,094). It ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (198th of 3,094), Median Household Income (625th of 3,093), Median Income (625th of 2,000). It ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,023rd of 2,916).

Population
6,226
2,677th highest of 3,094
Density
10.9
2,503rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
2.05%
1,348th highest of 3,094
Area
572
1,726th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Nebraska

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Depression (%)17.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 81st of 2,916
  2. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)15.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 109th of 2,916
  3. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$645
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 190th of 3,090
  4. Poverty Rate (%)6.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    198th of 3,094
  5. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)31.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 236th of 3,094
  6. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)15.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 353rd of 2,916
  7. Median Household Income$78,986
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    625th of 3,093
  8. Adults with Diabetes (%)9.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 566th of 2,916
  9. Median Income$78,986
    Poorest Counties
    625th of 2,000
  10. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$155,600
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 996th of 3,092

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)22.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,737th of 2,916
  2. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)73.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,051st of 2,916
  3. Adults with Obesity (%)40.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,023rd of 2,916
  4. Heating Degree Days per Year6,030
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,087th of 3,050
  5. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)22.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,538th of 3,094
  6. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,075
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,453rd of 3,050
  7. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)10.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,330th of 2,916
  8. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)25.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,301st of 2,916
  9. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)87.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,333rd of 3,094
  10. Adults Who Smoke (%)15.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,101st of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (72), weakest Health (63). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 13 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Polk County, NE95% similar
    Compared on 11 of 13
  2. Merrick County, NE92% similar
    Compared on 12 of 13
  3. Butler County, NE89% similar
  4. Davis County, IA89% similar
  5. Kearney County, NE89% similar

Quick answers

What is the population of Clay County, NE?
Clay County, NE has a population of 6,226, 2,677th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Clay County, NE rank best at?
Among US counties, Clay County, NE ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (198th of 3,094); Median Household Income (625th of 3,093); Median Income (625th of 2,000).
Where does Clay County, NE rank worst?
Clay County, NE ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,023rd of 2,916).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Clay County, NE?
Rankodex ranks Clay County, NE on 37 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

37 metrics with a value for this place, in 10 topics