Nevada County Health Data
Nevada County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.1%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.2
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 Nevada County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nevada | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.1% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.2% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.7% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nevada | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.1% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.3% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nevada | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.1% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nevada | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.2% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nevada County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nevada County Uninsured Rate Better Than State Average
Health data brief for Nevada County, Arkansas.
In Nevada County, the uninsured rate is 7.4%, which is lower than both the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. While insurance coverage is higher than many neighboring areas, other health metrics show divergence from national benchmarks. The county records 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, roughly one-third of the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also lower than the national median of 250, with Nevada County reporting 86 providers per 100,000. General health assessments indicate that 27.1% of adults report poor or fair health, surpassing the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 72.7 years, which is just above the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years but below the national average of 77 years. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data details.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Nevada 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 Nevada 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.