Boone County Health Data
Boone County, Arkansas
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
151
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.3%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
39.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
36.9
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 Boone County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.9% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.6% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 70.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Boone County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Boone County mental health provider ratio falls below national median
Health data brief for Boone County, Arkansas.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
Boone County has 151 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Clinical care metrics also show 61 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Residents in the county have a life expectancy of 74.2 years, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the county reports a 9.4% uninsured rate, which is lower than the state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Roughly 21.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, whereas the national rate is 17%. These statistics provide a factual overview of health access and resident health status. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.