Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.5%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.5
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 Carroll County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.7% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.5% | 34.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.5% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.1% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carroll 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
Carroll County uninsured rate exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Carroll County, Arkansas.
Carroll County has an uninsured rate of 14.3%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. The county reports a life expectancy of 75.3 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 22.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 67 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly below the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 90 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures provide a numerical summary of insurance coverage and health outcomes in the county. 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.