Phillips County Health Data
Phillips County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.4 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
33.3%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
12.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.6
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 Phillips County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 48.6% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 7.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.2% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 49.0% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 9.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.8% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 41.9% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 7.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.6% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 39.1% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 10.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 70.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Phillips | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.4% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 50.5% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 9.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Phillips 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
One-Third of Phillips County Residents Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Phillips County, Arkansas.
In Phillips County, 33.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, nearly double the national average of 17%. This health outcome is accompanied by a life expectancy of 67.4 years, which is substantially lower than both the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Provider density in the county is 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly below the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 74 per 100,000, much lower than the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 8.7%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. These data points reflect current federal health assessments. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more information.
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.