Clay County Health Data

Clay County, Alabama

Health Score

25/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.8 yr

State avg 72.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.6%

State avg 11.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

28

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

21

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Clay County, Alabama

Life expectancy significantly below national

Clay County residents live to 71.8 years, about 5.6 years shorter than the U.S. average of 77.4 years, with 24.6% reporting poor or fair health. The county reflects broader rural health disparities across the Southeast.

Near Alabama's state average

At 71.8 years, Clay County's life expectancy sits just below Alabama's 72.1-year average, placing it in the lower-middle tier statewide. Its 24.6% poor/fair health rate is elevated relative to the state.

Middling health among surrounding counties

Clay's 71.8-year life expectancy trails Choctaw (73.1) and Cherokee (72.4) but edges past Chambers (71.9) and Clarke (70.0). Its 10.6% uninsured rate is the lowest among surveyed counties, yet health outcomes remain challenging.

Best insurance coverage, limited providers

Clay County leads the survey with just 10.6% uninsured—below the state average of 11.1%—but has only 28 primary care and 21 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Even well-insured residents struggle to find nearby physicians.

Keep existing coverage strong

Clay's impressive 10.6% uninsured rate shows progress, but protecting that coverage matters: every uninsured family is at risk. If you're among the 10.6% without insurance, enroll at healthcare.gov to join your neighbors with stable access to care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Clay County, AL?
Clay County has a health score of 25/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #36 out of 67 counties in Alabama (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Clay County?
Life expectancy in Clay County is 71.8 years. The Alabama state average is 72.1 years, making Clay County below the state average.
How does Clay County health compare to the Alabama average?
Clay County's health score of 25/100 is below the Alabama average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 71.8 years vs. the state average of 72.1 years. The uninsured rate is 10.6% vs. 11.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Clay County?
Key health factors for Clay County include: life expectancy (71.8 years), uninsured rate (10.6%), and primary care physician access (28:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 21:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Clay County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 25/100 ("Below Average"), Clay County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Alabama. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.8 years. 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Clay County?
Clay County's health score of 25/100 is below the Alabama average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 10.6% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.