Ashley County Health Data
Ashley County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
88
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.3%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.8 per 100K
Dentists
16.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.7
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 Ashley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ashley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.2% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.2% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ashley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.7% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.4% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ashley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.6% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.6% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ashley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.8% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ashley County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ashley County mental health provider ratio trails national median
Health data brief for Ashley County, Arkansas.
Ashley County has 88 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports 43 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 70.9 years, falling short of the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding insurance coverage, 10.2% of the population is uninsured, slightly higher than the state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 26.3% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national rate. These statistics provide a snapshot of clinical availability and health status in the area. Explore state-level data.
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.