Cleveland County Health Data
Cleveland County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
26.2%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
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 Cleveland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cleveland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% | 39.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.3% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cleveland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cleveland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 77.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.5% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cleveland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.0% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cleveland County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cleveland County Uninsured Rate Trends Lower Than State and National Norms
Health data brief for Cleveland County, Arkansas.
Cleveland County reports an uninsured rate of 8.3%, which is notably lower than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. In terms of physical health outcomes, 26.2% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a rate higher than the national 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 71.5 years, which falls below both the state average of 72.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Reliable provider ratios for primary care and mental health are currently unavailable for this specific jurisdiction in recent datasets. This data is reported through the CDC and U.S. Census Bureau to track regional health trends and coverage levels. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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.