Columbia County Health Data
Columbia County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
203
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.8 per 100K
Dentists
13.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 Columbia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.8% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.6% | 34.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.1% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.6% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.1% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Columbia 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
Columbia County Maintains Uninsured Rate Below 9 Percent
Health data brief for Columbia County, Arkansas.
Columbia County reports an uninsured rate of 8.8%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 23.8%, exceeding the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 71.5 years, which is shorter than the state average of 72.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Clinical availability in the county includes 62 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly below the national median of 70, and 203 mental health providers per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. These measurements represent verbatim figures from recent state and federal databases monitoring population health. 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.