Clay City, Illinois
Village · Population 819 · #705 in Illinois
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About Clay City
Clay City is a tiny community in southeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 819.
Officially, Clay City is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.78 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 460 residents per square mile.
📰 Clay City News Today
- R.C. Franklin Jr. (78) formerly of Clay City thexradio.com · Aug 17
- Obituary for Darrel Britton Frank & Bright Funeral Home · Mar 21
- Kathy Lynn Willison Obituary Jun 9, 2026 Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. · Jun 9
- Doris Weiler, age 77, of Clay City, IL wfiwradio.com · Nov 9
- Obituary for Ginger Duff Frank & Bright Funeral Home · Apr 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Clay City Unique
- Positioned in southeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Clay City
- Clay City Elem School
- Clay City High School
- Clay City Jr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)819
Rank in state#705 of 1,294
Land area1.78 sq mi
Density460/sq mi
Coordinates38.6858, -88.3486