Hot Spring County Health Data
Hot Spring County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
247
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.0%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.1 per 100K
Dentists
6.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.1
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 Hot Spring County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hot Spring | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.5% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hot Spring | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.9% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.8% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hot Spring | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.2% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.8% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hot Spring | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hot Spring County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hot Spring County Primary Care Ratios Lower Than Average
Health data brief for Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
Hot Spring County has 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the county has 247 mental health providers per 100,000, which nearly matches the national median of 250. Life expectancy is 72.2 years, approximately equal to the state average of 72.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4%, lower than the Arkansas average of 9.9% and the national rate of 10%. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 24.0%, compared to 17% nationally. This report focuses on documented clinical availability and self-reported health status rather than exploring the causes of these statistics. 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.