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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Clay County, MN?
Clay County has a health score of 89/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #23 out of 87 counties in Minnesota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Clay County?
Life expectancy in Clay County is 78.0 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Clay County below the state average.
How does Clay County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Clay County's health score of 89/100 is above the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 78.0 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Clay County?
Key health factors for Clay County include: life expectancy (78.0 years), uninsured rate (4.8%), and primary care physician access (20:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 334:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Clay County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 89/100 ("Excellent"), Clay County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.0 years. 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Clay County healthier than the Minnesota average?
Clay County's health score of 89/100 exceeds the Minnesota average of 83/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Clay County has better primary care access (20:1 ratio) than the state average (67:1).

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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.