Baxter County Health Data
Baxter County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
306
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.4%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 85.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.4
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 Baxter County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Baxter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.7% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Baxter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Baxter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 77.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.4% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.7% | 70.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Baxter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Baxter County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Baxter County mental health provider ratio exceeds national median
Health data brief for Baxter County, Arkansas.
Baxter County maintains 306 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This clinical capacity contrasts with the primary care provider ratio of 85 per 100,000, which also exceeds the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy for residents is 74.2 years, higher than the state average of 72.3 years but below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 10.8%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 22.4% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national rate. These data points describe the current landscape of health access and outcomes in the county. 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.