Prairie County Health Data
Prairie County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.0%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
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 Prairie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Prairie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Prairie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.1% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Prairie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.0% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Prairie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 41.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Prairie County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Access in Prairie County Lower Than National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Prairie County, Arkansas.
Prairie County has 12 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. Access to mental health care follows a similar trend, with 25 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 72.8 years, which is slightly higher than the Arkansas average of 72.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Roughly 26.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 9.0%, which is lower than the Arkansas state rate of 9.9% and the national mark of 10%. These data points come from federal and state health records. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Prairie 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 Prairie 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.