Craighead County Health Data
Craighead County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
123
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
413
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.1%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 123.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.4
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 Craighead County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Craighead | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.5% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.5% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Craighead | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Craighead | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 77.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.1% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.6% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Craighead | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 41.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Craighead 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
Craighead County Primary Care Provider Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Craighead County, Arkansas.
Craighead County has 123 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also high at 413 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. The life expectancy in the county is 74.4 years, which is more than two years higher than the state average of 72.3 years, though still below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.9%, matching the Arkansas state average. Additionally, 23.1% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationwide. These numbers reflect verified data from health provider registries and census 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.