Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
429
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.1%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.0 per 100K
Dentists
3.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.9
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.3% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.4% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington 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
Mental Health Provider Density High in Washington County
Health data brief for Washington County, Arkansas.
Washington County has 429 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is significantly higher than the national median of 250. Primary care access is also higher than the national median of 70, with 80 providers per 100,000 residents. The county's life expectancy is 76.8 years, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years and nearing the national average of 77 years. However, the uninsured rate is 14.0%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the 10% national average. About 22.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Explore state-level healthcare data 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.