Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
136
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
100
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 136.2 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 | 39.8% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 31.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.3% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.2% | 61.1% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clay County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clay County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Clay County, Kansas.
Clay County residents have a life expectancy of 78.2 years, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also features 136 primary care providers per 100,000 people, nearly double the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 100 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 9.4%, which is lower than both the state average of 11.5% and the national 10% average. Approximately 17.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure slightly above the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a overview of the county’s health infrastructure and resident longevity. 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.