Health Profile of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Fayetteville Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Fayetteville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.3% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.7% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Fayetteville is 78.7 years, about 3.2 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3%, lower than the Arkansas average of 9.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.7% of residents, lower than the Arkansas average of 22.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,910 residents in Fayetteville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,140 386 men · 754 women
- 75–84 2,364 973 men · 1,391 women
- 65–74 4,235 1,878 men · 2,356 women
- 50–64 11,171 5,488 men · 5,683 women
Younger residents
14,296 residents in Fayetteville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,636 1,928 boys · 1,709 girls
- 7–12 4,032 2,080 boys · 1,952 girls
- 3–7 3,654 1,856 boys · 1,798 girls
- 0–3 2,973 1,519 boys · 1,454 girls
About 2,435 residents in Fayetteville (2.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fayetteville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.5% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Fayetteville is about 44% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of heart disease in Fayetteville is about 42% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of cancer in Fayetteville is about 36% lower than in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fayetteville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.9% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.0% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Fayetteville is about 30% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of binge drinking in Fayetteville is about 28% higher than in Arkansas. The rate of smoking in Fayetteville is about 27% lower than in Arkansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 122,093 cigarettes a day, 3.7 million a month, or 44.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 490.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fayetteville is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Fayetteville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.81 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fayetteville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Fayetteville, AR Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Fayetteville, AR compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 86,772 | 78.7 yrs #1/2 | 8.3% #1/2 | 32.5% #1/2 |
| Springdale, AR | 82,221 | 77.3 yrs | 20.5% | 36.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fayetteville, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of B, making it far better than Arkansas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
How healthy is Fayetteville, Arkansas?
Fayetteville, Arkansas has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Fayetteville, Arkansas?
People in Fayetteville, Arkansas can expect to live 78.7 years on average, 3.2 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5.
What is the uninsured rate in Fayetteville, Arkansas?
8.3% of residents in Fayetteville, Arkansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 0.8 points below the Arkansas rate of 9.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Fayetteville, Arkansas?
32.5% of adults in Fayetteville, Arkansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.5 points below the Arkansas rate of 39.0%.
Which health problem stands out most in Fayetteville, Arkansas?
Compared with Arkansas as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 17.8%, about 28% higher than the Arkansas rate of 13.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Fayetteville, Arkansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 122,093 cigarettes a day, 3.7 million a month, or 44.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 490.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fayetteville is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
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