Dallas County Health Data
Dallas County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
356
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
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 Dallas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.1% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 12.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.3% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.6% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.0% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.8% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.8% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dallas 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
Dallas County primary care provider ratio sits at 16
Health data brief for Dallas County, Arkansas.
Dallas County features 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. While primary care access is low, the county reports 356 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in Dallas County is 70.5 years, a figure lower than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years and more than six years below the national average of 77 years. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 25.4%, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 9.1%, lower than 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.