Newton County Health Data
Newton County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.3%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
55.7
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 Newton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.7% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.8% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.4% | 70.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Newton County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Newton County Reports Notable Shortage of Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Newton County, Arkansas.
Newton County has 42 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a sharp contrast to the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. Data for primary care providers is currently unavailable for this county. Resident health status metrics show that 24.3% of adults report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 9.1%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and slightly below the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 73.6 years, which is more than a year longer than the state average of 72.3 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. These figures represent the most recent federal data collection period for the region. Explore state-level data for additional regional trends.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Newton 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 Newton 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.