Clay County Health Data
Clay County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.7%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.8
per 100K residents
Dentists
12.6
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 | 41.6% | 41.3% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.2% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.4% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 33.8% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.8% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.6% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.9% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.2% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 25.0% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.0% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse 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
Life expectancy in Clay County trails national average
Health data brief for Clay County, West Virginia.
Life expectancy in Clay County is 69.3 years, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years and significantly below the national average of 77 years. This metric is reported alongside a poor or fair health rate of 27.7%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has a mental health provider ratio of 103 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 250. Primary care provider data is not available for this county in the current dataset. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, which is lower than the state average of 7.6% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Clay County, West Virginia
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.