Drew County Health Data
Drew County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
94
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
667
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.6%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 93.5 per 100K
Dentists
23.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.7
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 Drew County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Drew | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.0% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.8% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Drew | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.1% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Drew | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.3% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Drew | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Drew County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Drew County mental health provider ratio doubles national median
Health data brief for Drew County, Arkansas.
Drew County has 667 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports 94 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 72.4 years, nearly identical to the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 24.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Drew County is 8.7%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national rate 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.