Clay County, WV Rankings

Clay, WV County has some of the highest rankings in the state for certain quality of life metrics. According to BestPlaces, Clay is ranked #2 in the state for its Cost of Living Index and #4 overall for its Crime Rate. It also ranks highly in Education, with an A+ rating for public schools and a 7th place ranking statewide for its number of residents with a college degree. In addition, Clay stands at 5th place in West Virginia for its air quality index. These high rankings are a testament to the commitment of the people of Clay to maintain a safe and prosperous community.

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