| 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Arkansas County | 33% |
| Ashley County | 33% |
| Baxter County | 27% |
| Benton County | 22% |
| Boone County | 35% |
| Bradley County | 36% |
| Calhoun County | 37% |
| Carroll County | 28% |
| Chicot County | 31% |
| Clark County | 32% |
| Clay County | 45% |
| Cleburne County | 34% |
| Cleveland County | 41% |
| Columbia County | 37% |
| Conway County | 33% |
| Craighead County | 36% |
| Crawford County | 26% |
| Crittenden County | 40% |
| Cross County | 43% |
| Dallas County | 35% |
| Desha County | 33% |
| Drew County | 35% |
| Faulkner County | 32% |
| Franklin County | 33% |
| Fulton County | 31% |
| Garland County | 31% |
| Grant County | 29% |
| Greene County | 41% |
| Hempstead County | 42% |
| Hot Spring County | 27% |
| Howard County | 32% |
| Independence County | 32% |
| Izard County | 31% |
| Jackson County | 34% |
| Jefferson County | 32% |
| Johnson County | 36% |
| Lafayette County | 41% |
| Lawrence County | 38% |
| Lee County | 41% |
| Lincoln County | 37% |
| Little River County | 40% |
| Logan County | 34% |
| Lonoke County | 31% |
| Madison County | 25% |
| Marion County | 30% |
| Miller County | 44% |
| Mississippi County | 38% |
| Monroe County | 37% |
| Montgomery County | 33% |
| Nevada County | 42% |
| Newton County | 32% |
| Ouachita County | 39% |
| Perry County | 32% |
| Phillips County | 37% |
| Pike County | 37% |
| Poinsett County | 39% |
| Polk County | 29% |
| Pope County | 31% |
| Prairie County | 30% |
| Pulaski County | 30% |
| Randolph County | 40% |
| Saline County | 30% |
| Scott County | 33% |
| Searcy County | 30% |
| Sebastian County | 30% |
| Sevier County | 29% |
| Sharp County | 36% |
| St. Francis County | 41% |
| Stone County | 30% |
| Union County | 35% |
| Van Buren County | 34% |
| Washington County | 20% |
| White County | 31% |
| Woodruff County | 33% |
| Yell County | 34% |
What does this measure?
The percentage of adults who did not engage in leisure-time physical activity within the past 30 days, such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking, as reported through a national survey.
Why is this important?
Active adults are likely to be healthier than their inactive counterparts, leading to a higher quality of life and lower long-term health costs. Exercise can control weight, improve physical strength and mental health, and reduce risk for cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancers.
How is Arkansas doing?
In 2019, 31% of adults were not active, the same rate as in 2011 and 5 points higher than the national rate. Arkansas was 45th in the nation on this indicator (including the 50 states and Washington D.C.). Women were less active (34%) than men (28%), and Black, non-Hispanic adults (32%) less active than white, non-Hispanics (31%) and Hispanics (26%).
Within Arkansas, Cross County (43%), Miller County (44%) and Clay County (45%) had the highest rates of inactivity. Benton County (22%) and Washington County (20%) were the only counties with rates of inactivity below 25%.
Notes about the data
National data comes from a federal government survey designed to collect scientific data on health risks and behaviors.
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 31% | 32% | 34% | 31% | 34% | 33% | 33% | 31% | 31% |
Notes: Rates are not age adjusted
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas |
| Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 34% | 28% |
| INDICATORS | TREND | STATE |
|---|---|
| Infant Mortality | Maintaining |
| Early Prenatal Care | Increasing |
| Overweight or Obese Students | Increasing |
| Student Drug Usage | Decreasing |
| Overweight or Obese Adults | Increasing |
| Physically Inactive Adults | Maintaining |
| Smoking Rate | Decreasing |
| Flouridated Water | Increasing |
| Insurance Coverage Rates | Increasing |
| Oral Health | Increasing |
| Life Expectancy | Decreasing |
| Routine Check-ups | Increasing |
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