Ouachita County Health Data
Ouachita County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 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
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
179
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.0
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 Ouachita County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ouachita | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.4% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.7% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.6% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ouachita | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.7% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.8% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ouachita | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.0% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.8% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ouachita | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.5% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ouachita County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Ouachita County Trails State Averages
Health data brief for Ouachita County, Arkansas.
Life expectancy in Ouachita County is 70.8 years, notably lower than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years and more than six years below the national average of 77 years. General health rankings show that 25.4% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national norm of 17%. Provider availability includes 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is closer to the national median of 70 than many surrounding counties, though the mental health provider ratio of 179 per 100,000 still trails the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 7.9%, which is lower than the state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Access the CDC County Health Rankings to examine specific county profiles.
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.