Johnson County Health Data
Johnson County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
249
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.6%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.2 per 100K
Dentists
11.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.6
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 Johnson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.7% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.7% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.2% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.9% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Johnson County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nearly three in ten Johnson County adults report poor health
Health data brief for Johnson County, Arkansas.
In Johnson County, 28.6% of adults report their health as poor or fair, a figure significantly higher than the 17% national average. The county’s uninsured rate is 11.4%, which is higher than the 9.9% state rate and the 10% national average. Life expectancy is 73.4 years, exceeding the 72.3-year state average but remaining lower than the 77-year national average. Mental health services are provided at a rate of 249 per 100,000 people, which matches the 250 per 100,000 national median. Primary care provider availability is 54 per 100,000, which is lower than the 70 per 100,000 national median. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.