Map of Clay Center city, Kansas

Clay Center is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 4,199.

Clay Center city overview:
Name:	Clay Center city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Kansas
County:	Clay County
Founded:	1862
Incorporated:	1875
Elevation:	1,201 ft (366 m)
Total Area:	3.19 sq mi (8.27 km²)
Land Area:	3.19 sq mi (8.26 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Total Population:	4,199
Population Density:	1,300/sq mi (510/km²)
ZIP code:	67432
Area code:	785
FIPS code:	2013625
Website:	cityofclaycenter.com

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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.

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Geography

Clay Center is located at 39°22′48″N 97°7′23″W / 39.38000°N 97.12306°W / 39.38000; -97.12306 (39.379920, -97.123168). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.08 square miles (7.98 km), all of it 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 1,224 mi (1,970 km) from Clay Center.

Climate

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 humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.