Health Profile of Rogers, Arkansas
Rogers 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
Rogers Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rogers | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.9% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.3% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rogers is 78.2 years, about 2.7 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years. The uninsured rate is 12.9%, higher than the Arkansas average of 9.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.3% of residents, lower than the Arkansas average of 22.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,845 residents in Rogers are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,061 353 men · 708 women
- 75–84 2,049 856 men · 1,193 women
- 65–74 3,721 1,634 men · 2,087 women
- 50–64 10,014 4,906 men · 5,108 women
Younger residents
16,960 residents in Rogers are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,818 2,345 boys · 2,473 girls
- 7–12 5,143 2,644 boys · 2,499 girls
- 3–7 4,083 2,046 boys · 2,036 girls
- 0–3 2,916 1,416 boys · 1,500 girls
About 2,291 residents in Rogers (3.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rogers | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.2% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Rogers is about 32% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of diabetes in Rogers is about 31% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of cancer in Rogers is about 23% lower than in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rogers | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.2% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.2% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Rogers is about 24% higher than in Arkansas. The rate of smoking in Rogers is about 22% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Rogers is about 17% lower than in Arkansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 88,151 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 32.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 969,664 minutes a day and 353.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rogers is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.61 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 | Rogers | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.23 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rogers is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Rogers, AR Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Rogers, AR compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers, AR | 65,107 | 78.2 yrs #1/2 | 12.9% #2/2 | 31.2% #2/2 |
| Bentonville, AR | 48,704 | 76.9 yrs | 9.4% | 28.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rogers, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Arkansas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Rogers, Arkansas.
What is the health grade for Rogers, Arkansas?
Rogers, 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.
How long do people live in Rogers, Arkansas?
People in Rogers, Arkansas can expect to live 78.2 years on average, 2.7 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5.
What is the uninsured rate in Rogers, Arkansas?
12.9% of residents in Rogers, Arkansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 3.9 points above the Arkansas rate of 9.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Rogers, Arkansas?
31.2% of adults in Rogers, Arkansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 7.8 points below the Arkansas rate of 39.0%.
Which health problem stands out most in Rogers, Arkansas?
Compared with Arkansas as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 17.2%, about 24% higher than the Arkansas rate of 13.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rogers, Arkansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 88,151 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 32.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 969,664 minutes a day and 353.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rogers is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.61 lifetimes a year.
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