Van Buren County Health Data
Van Buren County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.0%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.5 per 100K
Dentists
12.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
31.4
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 Van Buren County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Van Buren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.3% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Van Buren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.0% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.8% | 34.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Van Buren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.7% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.1% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Van Buren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.3% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 41.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Van Buren 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
Van Buren County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trends Low
Health data brief for Van Buren County, Arkansas.
Van Buren County has 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 93 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 10.4%, slightly higher than the state average of 9.9% and the national rate of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 27.0%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 73.9 years. This is higher than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Review the HHS NPPES data for detailed provider statistics.
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.