Clay County

KentuckyFIPS 21051

Pop. 20,3451 HospitalSVI 0.82RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricClay CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence14.6%12.5%
Adult Obesity43.2%40.1%
Uninsured Rate8.3%7.0%
PCPs per 10K4.04.2
Premature Death (YPLL)16,673.937

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

6
Primary Care Physicians
30.5 per 100k
54
NPs & PAs
274.8 per 100k
5
Dentists
27
Hospital Beds
1.4 per 1,000
$12,560.44
Medicare Per Capita
2151.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

Explore financial data, AHEAD readiness, and community benefit for Clay's 1 hospital.

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.82
Socioeconomic Status0.84
Household Composition & Disability0.55
Minority Status & Language0.23
Housing Type & Transportation0.95

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Hospitals in Clay County

HospitalCityBedsType
Adventhealth ManchesterManchester49Rural

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.