Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Minnesota
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Clay County, Minnesota
Clay matches U.S. life expectancy
At 78.0 years, Clay County residents live just slightly below the U.S. average of 78.8 years. The 13.5% poor/fair health rate is close to the national average, reflecting typical American health outcomes overall.
Near Minnesota's health baseline
Clay's 78.0-year life expectancy is slightly below Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years, positioning it as a middle-range county. The 13.5% poor/fair health rate aligns with state norms, indicating Clay performs near Minnesota's typical health standard.
Mid-tier regional health status
Clay's 78.0-year life expectancy sits between lower-performing neighbors like Carlton County (76.3 years) and higher-performing counties like Chisago County (79.4 years). The 13.5% poor/fair health rate positions Clay toward the middle of its regional peer group.
Good coverage, severe provider shortage
Clay's 4.8% uninsured rate is better than Minnesota's 6.0% state average, so coverage is relatively strong. However, the county critically lacks primary care providers at just 20 per 100,000 residents—one of the state's lowest densities—though mental health services are robust at 334 providers per 100,000.
Secure your coverage now
With 4.8% uninsured, Clay is doing well, but having coverage is critical given provider shortages. Visit MNSure.org or call 1-855-366-7873 to ensure you're covered and connected to available healthcare.
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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.