Pulaski County Health Data
Pulaski County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 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
118
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
528
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 117.9 per 100K
Dentists
9.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.3
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 Pulaski County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% | 39.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.6% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.5% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 8.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pulaski 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
Pulaski County Mental Health Provider Ratio Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Pulaski County, Arkansas.
Pulaski County has 528 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This is more than double the national median of 250 providers. Primary care access is also higher than national norms, with 118 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy for county residents is 73.8 years, which is longer than the state average of 72.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. About 9.0% of the population is uninsured, which is lower than the state rate of 9.9% and the national rate of 10%. However, 20.2% of adults report poor or fair health, a higher percentage than the 17% national average. These statistics are drawn from current health provider and demographic datasets. 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.