Woodruff County Health Data
Woodruff County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.9%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
243.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.7 per 100K
Dentists
32.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
65.0
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 Woodruff County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Woodruff | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.4% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.6% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Woodruff | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.3% | 18.7% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.7% | 34.3% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Woodruff | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 77.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.0% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 70.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Woodruff | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 20.7% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 41.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Woodruff 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
Primary Care Provider Access Limited in Woodruff County
Health data brief for Woodruff County, Arkansas.
Woodruff County has 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health services follows a similar pattern, with 67 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 250. Despite these provider levels, the county reports a life expectancy of 73.2 years, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years but lower than the national figure of 77 years. Additionally, 27.9% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a rate that is more than 10 percentage points higher than the national 17% benchmark. The uninsured rate stands at 9.0%, which is lower than both the Arkansas average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Woodruff 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 Woodruff 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.