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Clay, WV
Town in Clay County, West Virginia.
Population
378
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
678
ZIP codes
0
Clay and its ZIP codes
Clay at a glance
- Clay is about 9.2 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Clay, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Clay.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,923
1,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,287
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.3M
FY 2026, $9,100 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Clay, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
342
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clay, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
24.3%
U.S. 12.8% +11.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Clay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClendeninTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| DixieCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| BelvaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| SummersvilleCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| Birch RiverCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Gauley BridgeTown | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| ElkviewCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| PinchCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.5 |
| GassawayTown | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| AnstedTown | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| Glen FerrisCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| SmithersCity | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| TiogaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| MontgomeryCity | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| BoomerCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| PrattTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clay, WV in?
- Clay is in Clay County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Clay, WV?
- About 378 people live in Clay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clay?
- Nearby places include Clendenin (15 mi), Dixie (16 mi), Belva (17 mi), Summersville (18 mi), Birch River (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023