Conway County Health Data
Conway County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
237
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.7%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.5 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
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 Conway County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Conway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.5% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.3% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Conway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.5% | 34.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Conway | 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) | 69.8% | 70.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Conway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 41.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Conway 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
More Than One Quarter of Conway County Reports Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Conway County, Arkansas.
In Conway County, 26.7% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate significantly higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 73.1 years, which is slightly higher than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.9%, which is lower than both the state average of 9.9% and the national 10% average. Access to medical services includes 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents (National median: 70) and 237 mental health providers per 100,000 residents (National median: 250). These statistics are derived from current federal and state health reporting data. 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.