Health Profile of Hempstead County, Arkansas
Hempstead County 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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C
Hempstead County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hempstead County | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.3% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.0% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hempstead County is 76.7 years, about 1.2 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 24.0% of residents, higher than the Arkansas average of 22.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,193 residents in Hempstead County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 380 121 men · 259 women
- 75–84 1,099 497 men · 602 women
- 65–74 1,946 912 men · 1,034 women
- 50–64 3,768 1,844 men · 1,925 women
Younger residents
4,675 residents in Hempstead County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,450 662 boys · 788 girls
- 7–12 1,403 743 boys · 660 girls
- 3–7 1,052 551 boys · 502 girls
- 0–3 769 359 boys · 410 girls
About 1,253 residents in Hempstead County (6.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hempstead County | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.1% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.2% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Hempstead County are about the same as in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hempstead County | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.2% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.1% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hempstead County are about the same as in Arkansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 33,756 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 371,313 minutes a day and 135.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hempstead County is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.36 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 | Hempstead County | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.05 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hempstead County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hempstead County, AR Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Hempstead County, AR is the 2nd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 19,508 residents against a local median of 10,113. Hempstead County, AR's uninsured, at 8.3%, runs 16% below the 9.9% typical of the counties around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 5.3% on uninsured, so Hempstead County, AR sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Hempstead County, AR has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead County, AR | 19,508 | 76.7 yrs #1/6 | 8.3% #2/6 | 41.2% #5/6 |
| Nevada County, AR | 8,159 | 74.3 yrs | 6.7% | 42.3% |
| Pike County, AR | 10,113 | 74.8 yrs | 11.9% | 36.0% |
| Miller County, AR | 42,360 | 73.2 yrs | 11.5% | 40.3% |
| Howard County, AR | 12,583 | 74.5 yrs | 9.9% | 40.9% |
| Lafayette County, AR | 6,108 | 73.6 yrs | 8.8% | 40.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hempstead County, 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 Hempstead County, Arkansas.
Is Hempstead County, Arkansas a healthy place to live?
Hempstead County, Arkansas has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Hempstead County, Arkansas one of the healthiest counties in Arkansas?
Hempstead County ranks 39th healthiest out of 75 counties in Arkansas by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Hempstead County, Arkansas?
People in Hempstead County, Arkansas can expect to live 76.7 years on average, 1.2 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Hempstead County, Arkansas?
8.3% of residents in Hempstead County, Arkansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 0.7 points below the Arkansas rate of 9.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Hempstead County, Arkansas?
41.2% of adults in Hempstead County, Arkansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.2 points above the Arkansas rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hempstead County, Arkansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 33,756 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 371,313 minutes a day and 135.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hempstead County is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.36 lifetimes a year.
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