Mrs. Sam Houston House · Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Clay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clay
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Clay
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.2% across Texas. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.3%), vs 12.7% across Texas. High blood pressure is also above the state: 47.1%, vs 33.1% across Texas. In all, Clay runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Clay
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Utility shut-off threats (16.2% vs 10.7%) and housing insecurity (23.7% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 21.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Clay, and more people treating it
47.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Clay is short on primary care and mental health care
Clay’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Texas figure falls outside Clay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clay adults…
Clay runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.5% of Clay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Clay
No hospital or community health center in Clay itself. These are the nearest.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
How Clay adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Clay runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Clay and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clay adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clay
Why doesn’t Clay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clay.
What hospital is closest to Clay?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati in College Station, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Clay’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clay.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas 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.