Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Tennessee
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 72.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 11.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
24.8%
State avg 22.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
39.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 | 39.9% | 39.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | 37.1% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 32.8% | 30.8% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.1% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.2% | 75.4% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.5% | 54.4% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 71.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.2% | 21.7% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better 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
Poor and fair health rates reach 24.8% in Clay County
Health data brief for Clay County, Tennessee.
In Clay County, 24.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health. This is notably higher than the national average of 17%. The county reports 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Specific data for mental health provider ratios was not available for this period. Life expectancy in Clay County is 71.9 years, which is below the Tennessee state average of 72.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 12.6%. This is higher than both the Tennessee state average of 11.9% and the national average of 10%. These figures are provided by the CDC and the Census Bureau. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Clay County, Tennessee
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.