Saline County Health Data
Saline County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
162
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.1 per 100K
Dentists
5.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.7
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 Saline County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 6.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 77.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.4% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 12.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Saline 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
Saline County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State and National Figures
Health data brief for Saline County, Arkansas.
The uninsured rate in Saline County is 8.2%, which is lower than the Arkansas average of 9.9% and the national rate of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 75.5 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.3 years but shorter than the national figure of 77 years. About 17.2% of adults report poor or fair health, which aligns closely with the national average of 17%. Primary care provider access is at 39 per 100,000 people, lower than the national median of 70. There are 162 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. These figures are sourced from federal health provider registries and census data. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Saline County, Arkansas
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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.