Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.8 per 100K
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 | 41.5% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.9% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.7% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clay County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Poor or Fair Health Rate Reported in Clay County
Health data brief for Clay County, Illinois.
In Clay County, 20.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 23 primary care providers and 185 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Life expectancy for the county is 75.8 years, slightly lower than the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 5.9%, lower than the Illinois state average of 6.3% and the 10% national average. 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.