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Clay County Medical Center

617 Liberty, Clay Center, KS 67432

County:ClayCBSA Area:Manhattan, KSOwnership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Clay County Medical Center is a government-designated Critical Access Hospital located in Clay Center, Kansas, a mid-size city. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, it appears open to considering international candidates. Its community setting and support for education may appeal to nurses seeking a welcoming environment in a smaller city.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
25
RN Count
32
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Kansas

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

User-friendly application process

Manhattan, KS overview

Financials

Median $77,570
$60,840
10th
$93,470
90th
Cost of Living Index
90.26(9.74 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $85,943 (-9% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:19.5 min
Drive
89.4%
  • Drive89.4%
  • Walk1.9%
  • Other1%
  • Work from home7.7%
Nearest Airports
  • Marshall Army Air Field
  • Manhattan Regional Airport
  • Salina Municipal Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
71,738
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
6,307
Population with Bachelor's+
27,996

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Kansas state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1223rd of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed12th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in1in2in3in4in5in39°44°55°66°76°86°91°89°81°68°53°42°18°21°31°41°53°64°68°66°57°44°31°21°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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