Bradley County Health Data
Bradley County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.3%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.6 per 100K
Dentists
19.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.7
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 Bradley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bradley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.6% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.9% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bradley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.3% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.6% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bradley | 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) | 46.1% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bradley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| 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 Bradley County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poor or fair health rate in Bradley County reaches 28.3 percent
Health data brief for Bradley County, Arkansas.
Bradley County reports that 28.3% of its residents are in poor or fair health, which is notably higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 71.5 years, falling below the state average of 72.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 12.2%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Access to healthcare services includes 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, the county has 89 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These findings are based on regional health and provider data. 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.