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Clay County, AR
12 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Clay County, Arkansas.
Population
14,280
Land area
639sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Clay County
Clay County at a glance
- Clay County is 62% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,481, 15% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,600 (50% below Arkansas) and median rent is $707 a month.
- Its largest cities are Piggott (3,555), Corning (3,134) and Rector (1,750).
Local data for Clay County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clay County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,481
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$94,600
Prices +9.7% in a year
Median rent
$707/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,915), Irish Americans (1,478), Norwegian Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,856
3,023 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,192
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $11,162 per person
PPP loans
$21M
626 loans, 2,989 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$34.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Clay County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clay County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
519
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clay County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Clay County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Clay County, AR?
- Piggott is the largest city or town in Clay County, with about 3,555 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Clay County?
- Clay County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72422, 72424, 72430, 72435, 72441.
- What is the population of Clay County, AR?
- About 14,280 people live in Clay County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Clay County?
- Clay County borders Greene County, Butler County, MO, Dunklin County, MO, Randolph County, Ripley County, MO.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023