Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
38.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.0 per 100K
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 | 34.8% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 15.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 6.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 8.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.4 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
Mental Health Provider Access in Clay County Lags National Median
Health data brief for Clay County, Texas.
Clay County has 28 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a rate significantly lower than the national median of 250. The county also has 39 primary care providers per 100,000, which is below the national median of 70. Life expectancy for residents is 75.7 years, which exceeds the Texas average of 74.3 years but is shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for people under age 65 is 16.1%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 19.8% but higher than the 10% national rate. Approximately 16.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, matching the national average of 17%. 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.