Lonoke County Health Data

Lonoke County, Arkansas

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

46/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.1 yr

State avg 72.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.6%

State avg 9.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

15

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

111

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

19.7%

State avg 25.3%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

18.7

per 100K residentsCDC: 14.7 per 100K

Dentists

9.4

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

10.7

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 Lonoke County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureLonokeState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity35.7%41.1%37.6%5.4 pts better than state
Diabetes10.1%12.4%11.2%2.3 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure36.5%39.6%33.5%3.1 pts better than state
Depression26.2%25.9%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureLonokeState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking15.9%18.7%16.3%2.8 pts better than state
Binge Drinking16.8%15.6%17.8%1.2 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity30.3%34.3%27.0%4.0 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureLonokeState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup77.3%77.0%74.9%near state average
Dental Visit (past year)57.2%49.6%57.3%7.6 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)71.6%70.1%73.3%1.5 pts better than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureLonokeState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress19.5%20.7%18.6%1.2 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration38.6%41.1%37.3%2.5 pts better than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lonoke 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

Lonoke County Primary Care Provider Ratio Among Lowest in State

Health data brief for Lonoke County, Arkansas.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Primary care access

Lonoke County reports 15 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 74.1 years, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. Mental health provider availability is 111 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Additionally, 19.7% of residents rate their health as poor or fair, a figure that exceeds the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 8.6%, which is lower than the state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. These statistics are derived from CDC and NPPES data. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Lonoke 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 Lonoke 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.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lonoke County, AR?
Lonoke County has a health score of 46/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #4 out of 75 counties in Arkansas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Lonoke County?
Life expectancy in Lonoke County is 74.1 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Lonoke County above the state average.
How does Lonoke County health compare to the Arkansas average?
Lonoke County's health score of 46/100 is above the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 74.1 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 8.6% vs. 9.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Lonoke County?
Key health factors for Lonoke County include: life expectancy (74.1 years), uninsured rate (8.6%), and primary care physician access (15:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 111:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lonoke County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 46/100 ("Below Average"), Lonoke County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.1 years. 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Lonoke County healthier than the Arkansas average?
Lonoke County's health score of 46/100 exceeds the Arkansas average of 29/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Lonoke County has better primary care access (15:1 ratio) than the state average (46:1).

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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.