Arkansas County Health Data
Arkansas County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.7 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
141
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.2%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.9
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Arkansas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Arkansas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 12.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% | 39.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.7% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Arkansas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.7% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Arkansas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.8% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Arkansas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.7% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Arkansas County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Arkansas County stands at 68.7 years
Health data brief for Arkansas County, Arkansas.
Arkansas County records a life expectancy of 68.7 years, a figure that is shorter than the state average of 72.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Other health status indicators show that 26.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. The county has an uninsured rate of 8.2%, lower than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Access to care includes 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, the ratio for mental health providers is 141 per 100,000, while the national median is 250 per 100,000. These figures represent recorded health outcomes and clinical access metrics for the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.