(Spencer)– Clay County Tourism is out with its economic impact numbers for 2025.
The report says $59.9 million was generated by tourism in Clay county for 2025. It also shows continued growth in tourism in Clay county year over year since 2021. Travel-generated expenditures in Clay county totaled $40.22 million, up 8.3 percent from $37.14 million in 2021. The report says tourism is responsible for 296 jobs in Clay county.
According to the report, of the $40.22 million in direct spending, visitors spent $17.37 million on retail and food and beverage in Clay county in 2025.
Clay County Tourism Manager Olivia Baxter says it speaks to the quality of the local businesses, attractions, and organizations and their willingness to work together to create experiences that bring visitors to Clay county.
