Scott County Health Data
Scott County, Arkansas
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.3 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.6%
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 Scott County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.6% | 34.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.1% | 49.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.8% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Scott County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Scott County Life Expectancy Nearly Nine Years Under National Average
Health data brief for Scott County, Arkansas.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
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Life expectancy in Scott County is 68.3 years. This is 8.7 years shorter than the national average of 77 years and 4 years shorter than the state average of 72.3 years. Around 24.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 9.1%, lower than both the state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Access to care is lower than national medians, with 20 primary care providers and 41 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. The national medians for these provider types are 70 and 250, respectively. These data points provide a factual overview of health metrics in the area. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.