Lafayette County Health Data
Lafayette County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
31.3%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
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 Lafayette County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.3% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.9% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.6% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.4% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 77.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 42.3% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 70.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lafayette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.4% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.6% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lafayette 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
Mental health provider shortages identified in Lafayette County
Health data brief for Lafayette County, Arkansas.
Lafayette County has 66 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the 250 per 100,000 national median. This trend in provider access extends to primary care, with 33 providers per 100,000 compared to a 70 per 100,000 national median. The county’s poor or fair health rate is 31.3%, which is higher than the 17% national average. Life expectancy is 71.7 years, lower than the 72.3-year Arkansas average and the 77-year national average. About 11.8% of residents are uninsured, a higher proportion than the 9.9% state rate. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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.