Clay County
KentuckyFIPS 21051
Pop. 20,3451 HospitalSVI 0.82RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Clay County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.6% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 43.2% | 40.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.3% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.0 | 4.2 | ▲ |
| 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
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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
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester | 49 | Rural |
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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.