Clay Center

History

Clay Center was first settled in 1862. It was named from its position near the geographical center of Clay County. The first post office was established in Clay Center on July 3, 1862. Clay Center was located on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Clay Center is unique, because it is the geographic midpoint between Los Angeles, California and New York City, the two largest American cities. Both cities are exactly from Clay Center. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Clay Center has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Lincoln Elem
  Elementary · Clay Center · 384 students · 12.8:1 ratio
• Clay Center Community High
  High · Clay Center · 335 students · 14.6:1 ratio
• Clay Center Community Middle
  Middle · Clay Center · 246 students · 11.7:1 ratio
• Garfield Elem
  Elementary · Clay Center · 151 students · 12.6:1 ratio
• eLearn 379 Virtual School
  High · Clay Center · 6 students