Clayton County Health Data
Clayton County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
41.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.2 per 100K
Dentists
11.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.7
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 | 41.2% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clayton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.7% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clayton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.6% | 65.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clayton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clayton County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clayton County Life Expectancy Higher Than Iowa State Average
Health data brief for Clayton County, Iowa.
Life expectancy in Clayton County is 79.1 years, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national mark of 77 years. Regarding health service availability, the county records 41 primary care providers and 24 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.6%, a figure higher than the Iowa state average of 5.7% but lower than the national average of 10%. Survey data indicates that 15.5% of residents report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. 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.