Clayton County Health Data
Clayton County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
25.1%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.2 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.7
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 Clayton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clayton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 16.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clayton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clayton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.2% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.6% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clayton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.1% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clayton County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
One in four Clayton County residents report poor health outcomes
Health data brief for Clayton County, Georgia.
Poor or fair health is reported by 25.1% of residents in Clayton County, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio in the county is 25 per 100,000 people, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 82 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in Clayton County is 73.8 years, slightly higher than the state average of 73.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 15.5%, which is higher than the state figure of 15.0% and the national rate of 10%. These statistics are derived from current provider registries and national health surveys. 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.