Garland County Health Data
Garland County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
300
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.7 per 100K
Dentists
11.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.0
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 Garland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Garland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Garland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 6.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Garland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.3% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Garland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 0.9 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 Garland 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
Mental Health Provider Access Surpasses National Medians
Health data brief for Garland County, Arkansas.
Garland County features 300 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that exceeds the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, the county has 83 primary care providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Despite these provider ratios, life expectancy in the county is 72.1 years, which is lower than both the state average of 72.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 19.9%, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.0%, matching the national average and sitting just above the state average of 9.9%. The data describes current health indicators and professional availability without suggesting specific causes for these outcomes. Explore state-level health 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.