Benton County Health Data
Benton County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
253
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.9%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.5
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 Benton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 7.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.6% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 8.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.8% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 13.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 7.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Benton County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Benton County life expectancy reaches 78.2 years
Health data brief for Benton County, Arkansas.
Benton County reports a life expectancy of 78.2 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also tracks a poor or fair health rate of 16.9%, which is slightly better than the national average of 17%. However, the uninsured rate is 10.6%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Medical provider availability includes 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, the ratio is 253 per 100,000, which is just above the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures offer a statistical overview of health longevity and healthcare access in the region. 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.