Randolph County Health Data
Randolph County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
116
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.0%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.0 per 100K
Dentists
10.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.7
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 Randolph County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Randolph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.1% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Randolph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.5% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.1% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Randolph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.1% | 49.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Randolph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Randolph County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Randolph County Poor Health Rate Higher Than National Average
Health data brief for Randolph County, Arkansas.
About 26.0% of adults in Randolph County report their health as poor or fair. This is significantly higher than the 17% national average for health status reporting. Life expectancy in the county is 72.1 years, nearly identical to the state average of 72.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 10.4%, which is higher than the state's 9.9% and the national 10%. Provider access is lower than national benchmarks, with 53 primary care providers and 116 mental health providers per 100,000 residents; the national medians are 70 and 250, respectively. These numbers provide objective metrics for local health outcomes and service availability. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.