Sebastian County
ArkansasFIPS 05131
Pop. 127,7996 HospitalsSVI 0.87RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Sebastian County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.2% | 13.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.9% | 39.8% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 11.4% | 9.9% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 13.1 | 4.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,658.765 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
161
Primary Care Physicians
124.7 per 100k
267
NPs & PAs
206.8 per 100k
96
Dentists
970
Hospital Beds
7.5 per 1,000
$11,384
Medicare Per Capita
1799.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Sebastian County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.4% | — | |
| Depression | 25.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | — | |
| COPD | 8.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 25.9% | — | |
| Disability | 38.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 33.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 13.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.87
Socioeconomic Status0.80
Household Composition & Disability0.97
Minority Status & Language0.70
Housing Type & Transportation0.65
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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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 Sebastian County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Extended Care Hospital-ft Smith | Fort Smith | 25 | |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | Fort Smith | 492 | |
| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Ft Smith | Fort Smith | 80 | |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith | 360 | |
| Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital | Fort Smith | 50 | |
| Valley Behavioral Health System | Barling | 114 |
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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.