Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Mississippi
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 70.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 13.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
253
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.1%
State avg 25.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.4
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 | 47.9% | 42.8% | 37.6% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.0% | 14.8% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.8% | 43.5% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.9% | 20.1% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% | 14.1% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.3% | 35.8% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.7% | 80.0% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 7.0% | 7.9% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 72.6% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.9% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clay County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clay County Mental Health Provider Ratio Aligns With National Median
Health data brief for Clay County, Mississippi.
Clay County has 253 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio that is slightly higher than the national median of 250. This availability of mental health services contrasts with the primary care provider ratio, which is 38 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national figure of 70. The life expectancy in the county is 72.5 years, which is higher than the state average of 70.9 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 28.1% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national mark. The uninsured rate stands at 12.5%, which is lower than the Mississippi average of 13.9% but higher than the 10% national average. These statistics are published in annual health surveillance reports. 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.