Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
112
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
31.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.9
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 | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.1% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 8.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.5% | 71.3% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.6% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
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
Over thirty percent of Clay County adults report health challenges
Health data brief for Clay County, Kentucky.
In Clay County, 31.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure nearly double the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 68.3 years, which is shorter than both the state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.3%, higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national figure of 10%. Healthcare access includes 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 112 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both metrics are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. 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.