Grant County Health Data

Grant County, Arkansas

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureGrantState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity36.6%41.1%37.6%4.5 pts better than state
Diabetes9.8%12.4%11.2%2.6 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure35.2%39.6%33.5%4.4 pts better than state
Depression26.0%25.9%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureGrantState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking15.7%18.7%16.3%3.0 pts better than state
Binge Drinking17.0%15.6%17.8%1.4 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity28.0%34.3%27.0%6.3 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureGrantState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup75.7%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

MeasureGrantState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress19.2%20.7%18.6%1.5 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration39.3%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Primary care access

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.

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.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Grant County, AR?
Grant County has a health score of 46/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #5 out of 75 counties in Arkansas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Grant County?
Life expectancy in Grant County is 73.3 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Grant County above the state average.
How does Grant County health compare to the Arkansas average?
Grant County's health score of 46/100 is above the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 73.3 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1% vs. 9.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Grant County?
Key health factors for Grant County include: life expectancy (73.3 years), uninsured rate (7.1%), and primary care physician access (11:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 131:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Grant County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 46/100 ("Below Average"), Grant County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.3 years. 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Grant County healthier than the Arkansas average?
Grant County's health score of 46/100 exceeds the Arkansas average of 29/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Grant County has better primary care access (11:1 ratio) than the state average (46:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.