Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
334
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.8 per 100K
Dentists
10.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.1
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 | 34.1% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.3 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
Clay County Mental Health Provider Availability Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Clay County, Minnesota.
Clay County has 334 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250 providers. In contrast, the primary care provider ratio is 20 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 providers. The county's life expectancy is 78.0 years, slightly shorter than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years but longer than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8%, lower than the state rate of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. About 13.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is a lower proportion than the national average of 17%. These data points assist in analyzing the distribution of healthcare professionals and the health characteristics of the regional population. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Clay County, Minnesota
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Clay County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.