Clay, West Virginia

About Clay

Clay is a tiny community in central West Virginia with an estimated population of 371.

Officially, Clay is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.56 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 662 residents per square mile.

📰 Clay News Today

• WV Capitol replica the centerpiece of Great Charleston Domino Challenge at Clay Center West Virginia Press Association · Aug 18
• West Virginia celebrates Charley Harper with interactive exhibit at the Clay Center WCHS · Aug 15
• Clay County, WV 2026 primary election voter guide Mountain State Spotlight · Apr 22
• West Virginia celebrates Charley Harper with interactive exhibit at the Clay Center WCHS · Aug 15
• How many people live in Clay County, WV? USAFacts · Apr 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Clay Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Clay — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 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 17 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clay

• Clay County Park reviews ★
• Wallback Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Clay

• Big Otter Elementary School
• Clay County High School
• Clay Elementary School
• Clay Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Clay

🏘️ Nearby Communities