How healthy is Clay?
On most measures Clay looks like Kentucky as a whole. Where it trails the state most: fewer adults seeing a dentist (53.2% vs 58.1%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clay
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Clay
1 community health center in Clay, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Clay; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Clay adults…
On every condition, Clay is about the same as Kentucky. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 996 people are less certain, so we show Clay's figures without a grade.
All 5 CDC measures for Clay
| Measure | Clay | Likely range | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 18.6% | 15.2–22.6% | 18.9% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1% | 35.8–51% | 39.6% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Dentist visit | 53.2% | 49.1–57.4% | 58.1% | worse |
| Colon screening | 62.4% | 57.3–67.9% | 65.8% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 73.8% | 65.5–81.4% | 72.7% | about the same |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Clay door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Kentucky figure falls inside it, we don’t call Clay better or worse.
CDC publishes Clay directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clay.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.