Business Advantages

Clay County offers more choices for business locations, more room to grow, more available labor, more business-related educational services, and a central location in the middle of the United States, easily accessible by the north/south and east/west interstate systems. Clay County is also adjacent to the Kansas City International Airport and all the services of metro Kansas City. Learn more.

Educational Excellence 

Clay County schools are some of the best in the nation. Eight of ten districts honored by the State of Missouri for “Distinction in Performance” are in the Clay County area.  Clay County is also home to William Jewell College, Princeton Review’s 2005 No. 1 Best Bargain among all private colleges and universities in the United States. Learn more.

Recreational Opportunities

Home to Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, Clay County offers fun for every taste.  With scenic rolling hills and a strong rural heritage, Clay County provides hunting, fishing camping and swimming along the 7,200 acre Smithville Lake. Once the residence of Jesse and Frank James, Clay County pleases offers unique historic sites in virtually all of its communities. Learn more.

Quality of Life Choices 

Whatever size of community or business environment you desire…you can find it in Clay County.  From a major metropolitan city to rural farm setting, Clay County provides you with simply more choices for living the type of life you desire. Learn more.