Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
24.6%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.2 per 100K
Dentists
14.1
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Clay County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 41.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.6% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.7% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 30.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.0% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clay County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clay County Mental Health Professional Availability Trails National Median Ratios
Health data brief for Clay County, Alabama.
Clay County identifies 21 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly below the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is also lower than national norms, with 28 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in Clay County is 71.8 years, slightly below the state average of 72.1 years and more than five years below the national average of 77 years. According to the data, 24.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.6%, which is lower than the state average of 11.1% but remains above the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.