Clayton County Health Data
Clayton County, Georgia
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Clayton County, Georgia
Clayton's health outcome lags national trends
At 73.8 years, Clayton County's life expectancy falls about 2.3 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years. The county's 25.1% poor/fair health rate—among the highest in the data set—signals substantial health burden.
Slightly above Georgia average, high burden
Clayton's 73.8-year life expectancy barely edges above Georgia's 73.3-year state average, while its 25.1% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's worst. The county faces significant health disparities despite meeting the state baseline.
Health challenges in metro Atlanta's shadow
Clayton's 73.8 years trails healthier Atlanta-area neighbors like Clarke (77.3 years) and Cherokee (79.4 years) but surpasses rural Chattooga (70.6 years). With just 25 primary care providers per 100K, Clayton has thin provider capacity relative to its health needs.
High uninsured rate, thin provider network
Clayton County's 15.5% uninsured rate sits above Georgia's 15.0% state average, leaving more than 1 in 15 residents without coverage. At 25 primary care providers per 100K and 82 mental health providers per 100K, access remains below what the county's health burden demands.
Coverage is critical in Clayton
With 15.5% uninsured and high health burden, Clayton residents need insurance now more than ever. Visit healthcare.gov to explore plans; many Clayton residents qualify for reduced premiums and cost-sharing based on income.
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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.