Sevier County Health Data
Sevier County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.3%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 Sevier County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sevier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 41.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sevier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.0% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sevier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.3% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.4% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sevier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sevier County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sevier County Mental Health Provider Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Sevier County, Arkansas.
The ratio of mental health providers in Sevier County is 64 per 100,000 residents. This is lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000 people. Primary care provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 44 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. Data shows an uninsured rate of 15.5% in the county, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 27.3% of residents report their health as fair or poor, which is higher than the 17% national average. Life expectancy for residents is 72.2 years. This figure is nearly identical to the Arkansas average of 72.3 years but remains lower than the national expectancy of 77 years. Explore state-level data for further context.
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.