Greene County Health Data

Greene County, Arkansas

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

37/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.5 yr

State avg 72.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.0%

State avg 9.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

50

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

240

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

24.3%

State avg 25.3%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

4.3

per 100K residentsCDC: 49.7 per 100K

Dentists

2.2

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

2.2

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 Greene County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureGreeneState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity42.3%41.1%37.6%1.2 pts worse than state
Diabetes11.0%12.4%11.2%1.4 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure39.3%39.6%33.5%near state average
Depression28.5%25.9%24.1%2.6 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureGreeneState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking18.8%18.7%16.3%near state average
Binge Drinking15.9%15.6%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity33.9%34.3%27.0%near state average

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureGreeneState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup76.5%77.0%74.9%near state average
Dental Visit (past year)50.6%49.6%57.3%1.0 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)71.8%70.1%73.3%1.7 pts better than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureGreeneState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress20.9%20.7%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration41.5%41.1%37.3%near state average

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greene County nationally on depression.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Life Expectancy in Greene County Exceeds State Average

Health data brief for Greene County, Arkansas.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Life expectancy

Greene County recorded a life expectancy of 73.5 years, which is more than a year longer than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, which is lower than both the state average of 9.9% and the national rate of 10%. Clinically, the county has 50 primary care providers and 240 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both falling under the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000 respectively. Approximately 24.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is higher than the national benchmark of 17%. The statistics presented here describe the population's health status as reported in current federal and state datasets without assigning cause. Explore state-level health data.

Get Care in Greene 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.

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center

ER
2/5
(870) 239-7000
900 West Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450
Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

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 Greene County, AR?
Greene County has a health score of 37/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #11 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 Greene County?
Life expectancy in Greene County is 73.5 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Greene County above the state average.
How does Greene County health compare to the Arkansas average?
Greene County's health score of 37/100 is above the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 73.5 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0% vs. 9.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Greene County?
Key health factors for Greene County include: life expectancy (73.5 years), uninsured rate (8.0%), and primary care physician access (50:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 240:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Greene County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 37/100 ("Below Average"), Greene County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.5 years. 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Greene County healthier than the Arkansas average?
Greene County's health score of 37/100 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.

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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.