Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Nebraska
Health Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Clay County, Nebraska
Clay County's life expectancy above U.S. average
Clay County residents live 78.1 years on average, just 1.6 years below the U.S. average of 79.7 years. Despite a 15.9% poor/fair health rate slightly above the national median, the county maintains solid longevity outcomes.
Clay County leads Nebraska in life span
At 78.1 years, Clay County exceeds Nebraska's state average of 77.5 years, placing it among the state's healthier counties. Its 8.7% uninsured rate is marginally higher than the state average of 8.1%.
Primary care is the challenge here
Clay County has just 33 primary care providers per 100,000—the lowest among its neighbors, including Cheyenne (53) and Custer (57). Mental health access is limited at 16 providers per 100,000, suggesting residents may need to travel for specialized behavioral health care.
A two-tier access reality
While 91.3% of Clay County residents carry health insurance, finding a nearby primary care provider can be difficult due to lower provider density. Residents may face appointment delays or need to travel to neighboring counties for routine care.
Secure coverage for your family
The 8.7% of uninsured Clay County residents have options through Healthcare.gov and local enrollment partners. With limited primary care providers locally, insurance is your first step to coordinated 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.