Overall Health Rating

Among the 3 least healthy counties in Georgia

The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.

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General Health Overview

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Metric Clay County Georgia Avg US Average
Life Expectancy (years) 72.2 75.8 78.3
Uninsured Population (%) 6.9% 12.6% 8.5%

Life expectancy in Clay County is 72.2 years, about 3.6 years shorter than the Georgia average of 75.8 years.

The uninsured population in Clay County is 6.9%, lower than the Georgia average of 12.6%.

Disease Prevalence

Disease / Condition Clay County Georgia Avg US Average
Diabetes 22.4% 13.6% 11.3%
Cancer 7.5% 6.2% 6.9%
Heart Diseases 11.6% 7.6% 7.1%
Adult Obesity 45.7% 38.0% 34.3%
Self-Rated Poor Health 31.3% 20.0% 16.3%

The rate of diabetes in Clay County is about 64% higher than in Georgia. The rate of self-rated poor health in Clay County is about 57% higher than in Georgia. The rate of heart disease in Clay County is about 53% higher than in Georgia.

Health Behaviors

Behavior Clay County Georgia Avg US Average
Smokers 26.7% 22.0% 19.0%
Binge Drinking 10.3% 14.6% 16.5%
Sedentary Lifestyle 40.3% 30.5% 25.1%

The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Clay County is about 32% higher than in Georgia. The rate of binge drinking in Clay County is about 30% lower than in Georgia. The rate of smoking in Clay County is about 21% higher than in Georgia.

Air Quality

Metric Clay County Georgia Avg US Average
Air Pollution (μg/m³) 7.71 7.78 6.09

With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Clay County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.

Conclusion

Considering all these factors, Clay County, Georgia has an overall health index grade of F, making it somewhat worse than Georgia, and worse than the country as a whole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about health in Clay County, Georgia.

What is the health grade for Clay County, Georgia?

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Is Clay County, Georgia one of the healthiest counties in Georgia?

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What is the life expectancy in Clay County, Georgia?

The life expectancy in Clay County, Georgia is 72.2 years, lower than the Georgia average of 75.8 years.

What percentage of Clay County, Georgia residents are uninsured?

6.9% of Clay County, Georgia residents are uninsured, lower than the Georgia average of 12.6%.

What percentage of Clay County, Georgia residents are obese?

45.7% of Clay County, Georgia residents are classified as obese, higher than the Georgia average of 38.0%.