Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Florida
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
145
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.5 per 100K
Dentists
0.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.5
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 | 34.5% | 34.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 33.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.6% | 19.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.4% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clay County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Clay County Uninsured Rate Noted Lower Than Florida State Average
Health data brief for Clay County, Florida.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
Clay County has an uninsured rate of 10.3%, which is notably lower than the Florida state average of 14.4% and aligns closely with the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county reports 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 145 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Residents in Clay County have a life expectancy of 75.4 years, nearly matching the state average of 75.8 years but falling below the national average of 77 years. In terms of self-reported health status, 15.7% of adults describe their health as poor or fair, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.