Grant County Health Data
Grant County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
131
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 11.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.0
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 Grant County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 6.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.9% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grant County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Grant County Primary Care Provider Ratios Near State Lows
Health data brief for Grant County, Arkansas.
Grant County reports 11 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a rate nearly seven times lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. While provider access is limited, the uninsured rate is 7.1%, which is lower than the Arkansas average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. The county’s life expectancy is 73.3 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.3 years but lower than the national mark of 77 years. Mental health provider availability stands at 131 per 100,000, roughly half of the national median of 250. Furthermore, 20.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a snapshot of the county's current health landscape based on clinical and census records. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Grant County, Arkansas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Grant County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.