Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
240
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.6%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
38.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.5
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 47.2% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 7.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.0% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.6% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.4% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.7% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jefferson County uninsured rate lower than state and national averages
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Jefferson County reports an uninsured rate of 7.8%, which is lower than the 9.9% Arkansas rate and the 10% national average. Life expectancy for residents is 70.3 years, trailing the 72.3-year state average and the 77-year national average. The county has 73 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the 70 per 100,000 national median. Mental health provider availability is 240 per 100,000, nearly reaching the 250 per 100,000 national median. However, 27.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a higher rate than the 17% national average. Explore state-level 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.