Cleburne County Health Data
Cleburne County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
126
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.8%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 68.0 per 100K
Dentists
8.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.0
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 Cleburne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cleburne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.3% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cleburne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cleburne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.0% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.0% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cleburne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cleburne County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cleburne County Life Expectancy Surpasses State Average by Three Years
Health data brief for Cleburne County, Arkansas.
Life expectancy in Cleburne County is 75.3 years, which is three years longer than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. The county's uninsured rate is 10.0%, matching the national average and sitting just above the state average of 9.9%. About 22.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Regarding clinical access, there are 68 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is nearly equal to the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 126 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points are collected and verified through federal and state health monitoring programs. 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.