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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Clay County, IL?
Clay County has a health score of 61/100, rated "Average." It ranks #64 out of 102 counties in Illinois (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Clay County?
Life expectancy in Clay County is 75.8 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Clay County below the state average.
How does Clay County health compare to the Illinois average?
Clay County's health score of 61/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 75.8 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 5.9% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Clay County?
Key health factors for Clay County include: life expectancy (75.8 years), uninsured rate (5.9%), and primary care physician access (23:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 185:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Clay County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 61/100 ("Average"), Clay County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.8 years. 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Clay County?
Clay County's health score of 61/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.