Yell County Health Data
Yell County, Arkansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.6%
State avg 25.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.5 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.9
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 Yell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.9% | 41.1% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | 39.6% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 25.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 18.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.0% | 34.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 77.0% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.0% | 49.6% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.6% | 70.1% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 20.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.9% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yell County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured Rate in Yell County Exceeds State Average
Health data brief for Yell County, Arkansas.
The uninsured rate in Yell County is 11.9%, which is notably higher than the Arkansas state average of 9.9% and the national average of 10%. Insurance coverage levels accompany a life expectancy of 73.9 years, which is the highest in the immediate region and exceeds the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years, though it remains shorter than the national average of 77 years. Specialized care access is limited, with a mental health provider ratio of 60 per 100,000 residents, which is roughly one-fourth of the national median of 250. The county also has 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. Approximately 26.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national rate of 17%. See 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.