Chicot County Health Data
Chicot County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.8 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
577
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
31.0%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
50.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
30.0
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 Chicot County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chicot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 47.4% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.1% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 46.1% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chicot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.5% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.8% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chicot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.8% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 41.5% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chicot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 47.6% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chicot 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
Chicot County Residents Report Poor or Fair Health at Nearly Double National Rate
Health data brief for Chicot County, Arkansas.
In Chicot County, 31.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure that significantly exceeds the national average of 17%. The data also shows a life expectancy of 69.8 years, which is shorter than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 10.6%, slightly higher than the state average of 9.9% and the national 10% mark. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is notably higher at 577 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics are based on the latest figures from federal and state health reporting agencies. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.