Sebastian County Health Data
Sebastian County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
131
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
392
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.7%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 130.8 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.1
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 Sebastian County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sebastian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sebastian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sebastian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.5% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sebastian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sebastian County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sebastian County Primary Care Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Sebastian County, Arkansas.
Sebastian County reports 131 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This concentration is nearly double the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. Data from the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System also indicates a ratio of 392 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate stands at 11.4%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national rate of approximately 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 24.7%, compared to the national figure of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 73.5 years. While this is longer than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years, it is shorter than the national expectancy of 77 years. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more information.
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.