Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
135
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.3%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
58.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.5 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 Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.9% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.3% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | 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) | 48.4% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.0% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Madison County Residents Show Higher Life Expectancy Than State Average
Health data brief for Madison County, Arkansas.
Life expectancy in Madison County is 74.2 years, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Primary care provider availability is 30 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The county has 135 mental health providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, 25.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is higher than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate is 9.9%, matching the Arkansas state average and aligning closely with the national average of 10%. This data is compiled from the CDC County Health Rankings and HHS provider records. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Madison 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 Madison 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.