Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Illinois
Health Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
185
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Clay County, Illinois
Life expectancy near national average
Clay County residents live to 75.8 years, just below the U.S. average of 76.1 years and Illinois's state average of 76.0 years by 0.2 years. However, one in five residents reports poor or fair health—the highest rate among peer counties.
Slightly below Illinois state average
At 75.8 years, Clay County's life expectancy trails Illinois's average of 76.0 years by just 0.2 years, placing it near the middle statewide. The elevated poor/fair health rate (20.2%) suggests quality-of-life concerns despite near-average longevity.
High health burden compared to peers
Clay County matches Christian County at 75.8 years but trails Champaign (78.8) and Cass (76.8) notably. Its 20.2% poor/fair health rate is the second-highest in the region, indicating chronic disease prevalence.
Minimal primary care, high health burden
Clay County has only 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest regionally—while 5.9% lack insurance. Limited preventive care access may explain the high poor/fair health rate.
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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.