Union County Health Data
Union County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
198
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.4%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.6 per 100K
Dentists
13.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.7
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.0% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.5% | 34.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.8% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.0% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Union County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Union County Reports Lower Uninsured Rate Than State Average
Health data brief for Union County, Arkansas.
Union County has an uninsured rate of 8.8%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. The poor or fair health rate is 22.4%, compared to the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 70.4 years, which is shorter than the state average of 72.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Access to healthcare includes 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 198 mental health providers per 100,000. These figures are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Information regarding these metrics can be verified through the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.