Clark County Health Data
Clark County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
329
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.9%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.9 per 100K
Dentists
14.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.7
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 Clark County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.2% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 12.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.6% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.1% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.0% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.6% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.5% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clark County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clark County Mental Health Provider Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Clark County, Arkansas.
Clark County features a mental health provider ratio of 329 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the primary care provider ratio of 47 per 100,000 residents remains below the national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy is 72.1 years, closely aligned with the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years but below the national average of 77 years. Approximately 9.0% of the population is uninsured, which is lower than both the state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 25.9% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to 17% of the general U.S. population. These figures represent recorded data from state and federal health surveys. 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.