Faulkner County Health Data
Faulkner County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
195
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.1 per 100K
Dentists
0.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.6
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 Faulkner County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Faulkner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.3% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Faulkner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 7.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Faulkner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 9.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Faulkner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Faulkner 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
Faulkner County uninsured rate lower than Arkansas state average
Health data brief for Faulkner County, Arkansas.
Faulkner County reports an uninsured rate of 7.6%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. The county has a life expectancy of 75.7 years, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. About 19.4% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a figure slightly above the national average of 17%. There are 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 195 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Faulkner County, Arkansas
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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.