Poinsett County Health Data
Poinsett County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.7 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
272
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.6%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.8 per 100K
Dentists
8.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.4
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 Poinsett County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Poinsett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 12.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.9% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Poinsett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.8% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.1% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Poinsett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.4% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.5% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Poinsett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.0% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Poinsett 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
Significant Primary Care Provider Shortage in Poinsett County
Health data brief for Poinsett County, Arkansas.
Poinsett County has just 9 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, one of the lowest ratios in the region and far below the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the mental health provider ratio is 272 per 100,000, which exceeds the national median of 250. Other health indicators show that 29.6% of adults report poor or fair health, well above the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 68.7 years, notably lower than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years and nearly a decade shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 9.2%, which is lower than the state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. These figures are based on federal datasets. Explore state-level Arkansas health data for comparison.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Poinsett 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 Poinsett 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.