Randolph County
ArkansasFIPS 05121
Pop. 18,5711 HospitalSVI 0.71RUCC 7 (Rural)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Randolph County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.0% | 13.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.4% | 39.8% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.4% | 9.9% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.3 | 4.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 13,413.511 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
11
Primary Care Physicians
58.2 per 100k
18
NPs & PAs
95.2 per 100k
6
Dentists
37
Hospital Beds
2.0 per 1,000
$12,180.5
Medicare Per Capita
1485.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Randolph County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.0% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.5% | — | |
| Depression | 27.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | — | |
| COPD | 11.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 19.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 28.4% | — | |
| Disability | 43.7% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 37.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 11.4% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.71
Socioeconomic Status0.77
Household Composition & Disability0.79
Minority Status & Language0.28
Housing Type & Transportation0.53
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Randolph County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center | Pocahontas | 38 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.