Sharp County Health Data
Sharp County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
200
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.6%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
68.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.4
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 Sharp County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sharp | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.6 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 | 28.4% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sharp | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.3% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.7% | 34.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sharp | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 77.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.0% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.7% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sharp | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.7% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sharp 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
Sharp County Primary Care Access Points to Provider Gap
Health data brief for Sharp County, Arkansas.
Sharp County records 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This ratio is lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. For mental health services, the county reports 200 providers per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.9%, which is higher than both the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the 10% national average. Approximately 25.6% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a rate that is higher than the national figure of 17%. Life expectancy in Sharp County is 73.0 years. This exceeds the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years but is shorter than the national life expectancy of 77 years. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Sharp 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 Sharp 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.