Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.8
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 Clay County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.9% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.8% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clay County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clay County Mental Health Provider Ratio Well Below National Median
Health data brief for Clay County, Indiana.
Clay County has 49 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio also sits lower than the national median of 70, with 49 providers per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 75.0 years, nearly matching the state average of 75.1 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 19.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 6.8%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. This data highlights how local healthcare availability and health outcomes compare to state-level figures. Explore state-level data.
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.