Little River County Health Data
Little River County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 16.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.1
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 Little River County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Little River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 12.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% | 39.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.0% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Little River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.6% | 34.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Little River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 77.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.5% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Little River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Little River 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 Availability Significantly Low in Little River County
Health data brief for Little River County, Arkansas.
Little River County records 9 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that contrasts with the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data from the CDC and NPPES also indicates that the primary care provider ratio stands at 17 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 70. The county reports a life expectancy of 71.8 years, which is similar to the 72.3 years recorded across Arkansas but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. Regarding general health status, 22.9% of residents report poor or fair health, whereas the national average is 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.9%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national rate of 10%. 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.