Lee County Health Data
Lee County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.9 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
32.1%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 11.6 per 100K
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 Lee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 47.0% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.1% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 47.8% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 8.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.1% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 41.2% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 40.6% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 9.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.2% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lee 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
Over 32 percent of Lee County adults report poor health
Health data brief for Lee County, Arkansas.
Approximately 32.1% of adults in Lee County report poor or fair health, a rate nearly double the 17% national average. Life expectancy is 68.9 years, which is lower than the 72.3-year state average and the 77-year national average. Provider availability is 12 primary care doctors and 37 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate is 10.2%, which is higher than the 9.9% state average and the 10% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lee 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 Lee 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.