Welcome to Clay County. We've got a place for you.

Founded in 1857 and named for the Kentucky statesman Henry Clay, Clay County was settled in north-central Kansas by sturdy farmers who were drawn to the area’s fertile soil, picturesque Republican River Valley and numerous creeks and streams. Agriculture remains a primary industry here to this day; however, we have also diversified our interests.

Clay County is home to numerous industries, a thriving retail sector, a solid public infrastructure and a lot of really good people. Because of a willingness to be innovative, capitalize on our strengths and view our county as a member of a larger regional community, Clay County represents one of the few growing and thriving rural areas in a state where populations are increasingly shifting to larger cities and suburbs.

Whether you are looking for a place to work, a place to spend the day shopping or a place to raise a family, Clay County offers a sense of community, a commitment to service, cutting-edge amenities, and an easier, slower-paced lifestyle — all of which has come together in one of Kansas’ most picturesque locales.

Spend a little time exploring. Here in Clay County, we’re confident we have a place for you!

Clay County Information Center
517 Court
Clay Center, KS 67432
785-632-6701
E-Mail: jami@claycountykansas.org