Izard County Health Data
Izard County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
50.5
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 Izard County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Izard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 12.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% | 39.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.5% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Izard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.5% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.4% | 34.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Izard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.2% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.0% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Izard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Izard County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care access gaps persist in Izard County
Health data brief for Izard County, Arkansas.
Izard County has 29 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is less than half the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 73.7 years, which is higher than the 72.3-year Arkansas average but lower than the 77-year national average. Approximately 10.3% of the population lacks health insurance, compared to a 9.9% state rate and a 10% national average. Mental health provider availability stands at 85 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the 250 per 100,000 national median. About 22.9% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a higher share than the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Izard 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 Izard 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.
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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.