[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.72 square miles (1.86 km2), all land.

32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Accredited "A" by the State Board of Education, Clay Center High School (CCHS) has an exceptional academic reputation with test scores consistently above the state and national averages.

The K-12 system enjoys a modern high school facility and gym.

In the past five years, CCHS has earned five state championships in various sports.

An experienced administration and staff provide an average 1 to 10 teacher-to-pupil ratio.

9 of Hastings, CCHS receives resources and expertise for its teachers and students.

It is one and one-half hours from the University of Nebraska/Lincoln and University of Nebraska/Kearney; one-half hour from Hastings College and the Mary Lanning School of Nursing, and 20 minutes from Central Community College in Hastings.