Greene County Health Data
Greene County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% | 39.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.5% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% | 34.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 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
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 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.
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.
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.