Crawford County Health Data
Crawford County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.3%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
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 Crawford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.1% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.2% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.1% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 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 Crawford 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
Crawford County mental health provider ratio trails national median
Health data brief for Crawford County, Arkansas.
Crawford County has 68 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly below the national median of 250 per 100,000. In comparison, the county reports 35 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is half of the national median of 70. Life expectancy for residents in Crawford County is 73.2 years, which is roughly one year longer than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years but nearly four years shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 23.3% of the county population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 9.3%, slightly lower than the state average of 9.9% and the national mark of 10%. 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.