Calhoun County Health Data
Calhoun County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.9 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
24.2%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.1 per 100K
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 Calhoun County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.5% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.6% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.8% | 49.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 41.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Calhoun County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Calhoun County records 21 primary care providers per 100,000
Health data brief for Calhoun County, Arkansas.
Calhoun County has 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The life expectancy for the county is 69.9 years, which is shorter than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 24.2% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.3%, which is higher than the state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. No mental health provider data was recorded for the county, while the national median is 250 per 100,000. These statistics highlight recorded differences in healthcare access and life expectancy within the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Calhoun County, Arkansas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Calhoun County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.