Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Texas
Health Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Clay County, Texas
Clay County leads on longevity and health
At 75.7 years, Clay County residents live slightly longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, and just 16.6% report poor or fair health—well below the national average of 18%. The county consistently ranks among the healthiest in this region.
Above-average on multiple health fronts
Clay County's 75.7-year life expectancy exceeds the Texas average of 74.3 by over a year, and its 16.1% uninsured rate beats the state average of 19.8%. Both metrics position Clay County among the state's better-performing counties.
Second-best health outcomes regionally
Clay County's 75.7-year life expectancy ranks second only to Chambers County (76.2) in the region, and its 16.1% uninsured rate is the second-lowest. With 39 primary care providers and 28 mental health providers per 100K, access is reasonable.
Strong coverage, moderate provider access
Clay County's 16.1% uninsured rate means most residents have insurance, and the county's relatively low 16.6% poor or fair health rate reflects overall wellness. Primary care at 39 per 100K and mental health services at 28 per 100K provide decent access without being exceptional.
Maintain excellent health coverage
Clay County residents who lack insurance should enroll through Healthcare.gov to join the county's strong insurance base. With health outcomes already strong, universal coverage will help keep Clay County on top.
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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.