Overview

Clay County, IN (shown in white) has 357.6 mi² of land area and 2.72 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Greene County, IN
• Owen County, IN
• Parke County, IN
• Putnam County, IN
• Sullivan County, IN
• Vigo County, IN

The county's elevations range from a low of 505.3' to a high of 771', with a weighted average of 612.6' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 20.4°F to average highs around 86°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 54.2°F. Average annual precipation is 48". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 6A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Clay County is 27,095 with 10,869 households. These households are spread across 15 unique municipalties (not all shown).