Clay County Map, Iowa
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Clay County, Iowa
Clay County sits in northwest Iowa, where the Little Sioux River meanders through. A popular spot here is Lost Island Lake for fishing and boating.
Spencer, the county seat, hosts the Clay County Fair each September. It’s huge, drawing over 300,000 visitors. The fairgrounds double as a year-round events center.
U.S. Highway 71 runs through Spencer, making it a key route in the region. Whether you’re here for the fair or the outdoors, Clay County is the place to be.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Clay County |
| County Seat | Spencer |
| Population | 16,200 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Spencer, Everly, Peterson, Webb, Dickens, Gillett Grove, Greenville, Rossie, Royal |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 18, U.S. Highway 71, Iowa Highway 10, Iowa Highway 327 |
| FIPS Code | 19-041 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 573 square miles (land: 567 sq mi, water: 6 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Dickinson County (North), Palo Alto County (East), Buena Vista County (South), O’Brien County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 43.15°N, 95.15°W |
| Etymology | Named after Henry Clay, a prominent American statesman |
| Major Landmarks | Clay County Fairgrounds, Parker Historical Society Museum, Scharnberg Park, Oneota Park |
| Website | Clay County Website |
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