Crittenden County Health Data
Crittenden County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.2 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
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
242
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.1%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.4 per 100K
Dentists
16.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.6
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 Crittenden County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crittenden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.8% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.8% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.7% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crittenden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.0% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crittenden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.2% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.2% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crittenden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.0% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Crittenden County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Crittenden County significantly lower than national average
Health data brief for Crittenden County, Arkansas.
Life expectancy in Crittenden County is 69.2 years, more than seven years shorter than the national average of 77 years. This figure also falls below the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years. Regarding clinical care access, the county has 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 242 per 100,000, nearly matching the national median of 250. Approximately 28.1% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 9.3%, which is lower than both the state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. 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.