Clay County, MO cities and towns

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Clay County, situated in the western part of the state of Missouri, is known for its rich history and scenic beauty. The county offers a diverse range of attractions, including the Jesse James Farm and Museum, a historical site dedicated to the infamous outlaw Jesse James. Visitors can also explore the Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site, offering insight into the area's industrial and agricultural past. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the serene landscapes of Smithville Lake and Watkins Lake State Park, both popular for outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. With its blend of history and natural beauty, Clay County provides an enriching experience for residents and visitors alike.

Clay County (MO) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages	9
Population	249,000
Area	396 sq mi
Density	629 /sq mi
Altitude	922 ft
Median Household Income	$75,000
Poverty rate	8%
Unemployment rate	4%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)	40%
Crime rate	350 per 100,000

Environmental risk in Clay County, MO

Overall risk	Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss	Relatively Moderate
Social Vulnerability	Relatively Low
Community Resilience	Very High
Avalanche Risk	Not Applicable
Coastal Flooding Risk	Not Applicable
Cold Wave Risk	Relatively High
Drought Risk	Very Low
Earthquake Risk	Relatively Low
Hail Risk	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Risk	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Risk	Not Applicable
Ice Storm Risk	Very High
Landslide Risk	Relatively Moderate
Lightning Risk	Relatively Low
Riverine Flooding Risk	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Risk	Relatively Moderate
Tornado Risk	Relatively High
Tsunami Risk	Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Risk	Not Applicable
Wildfire Risk	Relatively Low
Winter Weather Risk	Very High

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Clay County administration contact details

Clay County administration contact details	Clay County Annex, 1901 NE 48th St, Kansas City, MO 64118
County seat	Liberty
Phone number of Clay County	(816) 407-3600
Official website	https://www.claycountymo.gov
County Clerk	Megan Thompson
County Auditor	Katee Porter
County Commissioner	Jerry Nolte

Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Clay County:

GLADSTONE
Gladstone is a City in Clay county with -30 000 inhabitants.
LIBERTY
Liberty is a City in Clay county with -30 000 inhabitants.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
Excelsior Springs is a City in Clay county with -15 000 inhabitants.
SMITHVILLE
Smithville is a City in Clay county with -10 000 inhabitants.
KEARNEY
Kearney is a City in Clay county with -10 000 inhabitants.
NORTH KANSAS CITY
North Kansas City is a City in Clay county with -5 000 inhabitants.
LAWSON
Lawson is a City in Clay county with -2 500 inhabitants.
CLAYCOMO
Claycomo is a Village in Clay county with -1 500 inhabitants.
GLENAIRE
Glenaire is a City in Clay county with -1 000 inhabitants.
AVONDALE
Avondale is a City in Clay county with -1 000 inhabitants.
HOLT
Holt is a City in Clay county with -500 inhabitants.
OAKVIEW
Oakview is a Village in Clay county with -500 inhabitants.
MISSOURI CITY
Missouri City is a City in Clay county with -500 inhabitants.
MOSBY
Mosby is a City in Clay county with -500 inhabitants.
BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham is a Village in Clay county with -500 inhabitants.
OAKWOOD PARK
Oakwood Park is a Village in Clay county with -500 inhabitants.
OAKS
Oaks is a Village in Clay county with -500 inhabitants.
PRATHERSVILLE
Prathersville is a Village in Clay county with -500 inhabitants.
RANDOLPH
Randolph is a City in Clay county with -100 inhabitants.