Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.8
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 | 40.2% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.5% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.5% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.6% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.5% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.1% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clay County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clay County Primary Care Provider Ratio Falls Far Below National Median
Health data brief for Clay County, Arkansas.
Clay County records 7 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is also below the national median of 250, sitting at 99 per 100,000 residents. Despite these provider statistics, life expectancy in the county is 72.8 years, which is slightly higher than the Arkansas average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 9.6%, remaining lower than both the state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Meanwhile, 25.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These metrics provide a snapshot of clinical and physical health statistics as reported by the CDC. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.