Pope County Health Data
Pope County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
246
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.0%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.3 per 100K
Dentists
1.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.6
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 Pope County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.3% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pope County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pope County Life Expectancy Exceeds Arkansas Average
Health data brief for Pope County, Arkansas.
Life expectancy in Pope County is 75.1 years, outperforming the state average of 72.3 years by nearly three years. While this exceeds most other areas in Arkansas, it is still shorter than the national expectancy of 77 years. The county reports 246 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is very close to the national median of 250. However, 23.0% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, compared to the 17% recorded nationally. Approximately 11.0% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 9.9% and the national rate of 10%. Access to primary care is 64 providers per 100,000 people, just under the national median of 70. These figures provide a snapshot of local health conditions. Explore state-level data.
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.