Health Profile of Clay County, Tennessee
Clay County Health Score
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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D
Clay County Well below averageLeast healthy county in Tennessee
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Clay County | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.0 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.2% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Clay County is 73.1 years, about 1.8 years shorter than the Tennessee average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2%, lower than the Tennessee average of 10.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.7% of residents, higher than the Tennessee average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
3,574 residents in Clay County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 145 61 men · 84 women
- 75–84 572 244 men · 328 women
- 65–74 1,094 510 men · 584 women
- 50–64 1,763 898 men · 865 women
Younger residents
1,413 residents in Clay County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 511 215 boys · 297 girls
- 7–12 417 213 boys · 204 girls
- 3–7 282 151 boys · 131 girls
- 0–3 203 99 boys · 104 girls
About 930 residents in Clay County (12.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Clay County | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.2% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 10.2% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.8% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Clay County is about 26% higher than in Tennessee. The rate of diabetes in Clay County is about 19% higher than in Tennessee.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Clay County | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 28.3% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.8% | 28.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Clay County is about 15% higher than in Tennessee.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 17,654 cigarettes a day, 529,606 a month, or 6.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 194,189 minutes a day and 70.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Clay County is 73.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.85 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Clay County | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.47 | 6.39 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 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.
Clay County, TN Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Clay County, TN is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 7,670 residents against a local median of 12,029. Clay County, TN sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is obesity, 3% above the local median at 40.8% against 39.4%. Clay County, TN has the 6th lowest obesity of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County, TN | 7,670 | 73.1 yrs #4/6 | 8.2% #3/6 | 40.8% #6/6 |
| Jackson County, TN | 12,029 | 72.4 yrs | 8.4% | 39.1% |
| Monroe County, KY | 11,269 | 72.2 yrs | 6.0% | 39.5% |
| Cumberland County, KY | 5,948 | 74.1 yrs | 12.5% | 39.4% |
| Overton County, TN | 23,065 | 73.5 yrs | 7.9% | 39.5% |
| Putnam County, TN | 82,558 | 75.9 yrs | 10.6% | 36.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Clay County, Tennessee has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with Tennessee, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Clay County, Tennessee.
Is Clay County, Tennessee a healthy place to live?
Clay County, Tennessee has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
Is Clay County, Tennessee one of the healthiest counties in Tennessee?
No. Clay County ranks last of 95 counties in Tennessee by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Clay County, Tennessee?
People in Clay County, Tennessee can expect to live 73.1 years on average, 1.8 years shorter than the Tennessee average of 74.8.
What percentage of Clay County, Tennessee residents are uninsured?
8.2% of residents in Clay County, Tennessee have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 1.9 points below the Tennessee rate of 10.0%.
How common is obesity in Clay County, Tennessee?
40.8% of adults in Clay County, Tennessee are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.9 points above the Tennessee rate of 37.9%.
What health issue is more common in Clay County, Tennessee than elsewhere?
Compared with Tennessee as a whole, heart disease stands out most: the adult rate here is 10.3%, about 26% higher than the Tennessee rate of 8.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Clay County, Tennessee go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 17,654 cigarettes a day, 529,606 a month, or 6.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 194,189 minutes a day and 70.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Clay County is 73.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.85 lifetimes a year.
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