Searcy County Health Data
Searcy County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
218
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.6%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.4 per 100K
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 Searcy County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Searcy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 12.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% | 39.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.5% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Searcy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.7% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.3% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Searcy | 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) | 47.0% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.2% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Searcy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.1% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.0% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Searcy County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Searcy County Poor Health Rate Significantly Higher Than National Norms
Health data brief for Searcy County, Arkansas.
In Searcy County, 27.6% of adults report their health as poor or fair. This is more than 10 percentage points higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 73.6 years, which is longer than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.2%, which is lower than the state's 9.9% and the national 10%. Mental health provider access is 218 per 100,000 people, which is closer to the national median of 250 than many neighboring counties. However, primary care access is 25 providers per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70. These numbers come from recent federal provider and community health datasets. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Searcy 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 Searcy 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.