Clay
7.5
Lower score (below 6)
Manchester sits in Clay County, which has one of the most troubled histories of any county in Kentucky — decades of poverty, political corruption, and prescription drug trafficking that made it a center of the OxyContin crisis in the early 2000s. The population is declining and the social world is extremely insular. An outsider here faces deep suspicion, not curiosity, and the economic circumstances create a difficult social environment for anyone navigating it from outside.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Clay, Kentucky?
$27k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Clay, Kentucky?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in Clay, Kentucky?
16% men have degree
What's the average male height in Clay, Kentucky?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Clay, Kentucky?
Local women avg 29.2