Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Fort Smith | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.0 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.9% | 9.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Fort Smith is 75.0 years, about 0.5 years shorter than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
The uninsured population in Fort Smith is 12.9%, higher than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fort Smith | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.0% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.6% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Fort Smith are about the same as in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fort Smith | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.0% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.1% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Fort Smith are about the same as in Arkansas.
Air Quality
| Metric | Fort Smith | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.14 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fort Smith is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fort Smith, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Arkansas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
What is the health grade for Fort Smith, Arkansas?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Fort Smith, Arkansas.
What is the life expectancy in Fort Smith, Arkansas?
The life expectancy in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 75.0 years, lower than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
What percentage of Fort Smith, Arkansas residents are uninsured?
12.9% of Fort Smith, Arkansas residents are uninsured, higher than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
What percentage of Fort Smith, Arkansas residents are obese?
37.0% of Fort Smith, Arkansas residents are classified as obese, lower than the Arkansas average of 39.0%.