Health Profile of Paragould, Arkansas
Paragould 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
Paragould Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Paragould | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.2 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.6% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.3% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Paragould is 74.2 years, about 1.3 years shorter than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.6%, higher than the Arkansas average of 9.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.3% of residents, lower than the Arkansas average of 22.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,809 residents in Paragould are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 519 204 men · 316 women
- 75–84 1,146 418 men · 728 women
- 65–74 2,075 927 men · 1,149 women
- 50–64 4,068 1,945 men · 2,123 women
Younger residents
6,069 residents in Paragould are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,684 803 boys · 880 girls
- 7–12 1,774 781 boys · 993 girls
- 3–7 1,480 761 boys · 719 girls
- 0–3 1,132 655 boys · 477 girls
About 1,793 residents in Paragould (7.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Paragould | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.3% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Paragould are about the same as in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Paragould | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.9% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.7% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Paragould are about the same as in Arkansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,262 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 475,883 minutes a day and 173.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Paragould is 74.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.45 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 | Paragould | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.43 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Paragould is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Paragould, 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 Paragould, Arkansas.
Is Paragould, Arkansas a healthy place to live?
Paragould, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Paragould, Arkansas?
People in Paragould, Arkansas can expect to live 74.2 years on average, 1.3 years shorter than the Arkansas average of 75.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Paragould, Arkansas?
9.6% of residents in Paragould, Arkansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 0.6 points above the Arkansas rate of 9.0%.
What percentage of Paragould, Arkansas residents are obese?
39.3% of adults in Paragould, Arkansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Arkansas rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Paragould, Arkansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,262 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 475,883 minutes a day and 173.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Paragould is 74.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.45 lifetimes a year.
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