Independence County Health Data
Independence County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
185
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.6%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.2
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 Independence County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Independence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.0% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.0% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Independence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.1% | 34.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Independence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 77.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.9% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.0% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Independence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 41.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Independence 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
Primary Care Availability Stronger in Independence County
Health data brief for Independence County, Arkansas.
Independence County has 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a rate that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 73.4 years, which exceeds the state average of 72.3 years but is lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.8%, slightly lower than the state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 25.6%, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. Mental health provider availability is 185 per 100,000, falling below the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures are reported verbatim from federal and state health datasets without causal interpretation. 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.