This updated infographic, part of our 100 Arkansans initiative, illustrates demographic and health statistics for Arkansas adults age 18 to 64.
Key Takeaways
The following table includes takeaways from the infographic and shows differences between Arkansas statistics and national averages for selected health indicators.
| For Every 100 Arkansas Adults Age 18 to 64 | Comparison to National Average |
|---|---|
| 78 report good or better health. | -4 |
| 18 smoke cigarettes. | +6 |
| 74 have overweight or obesity. | +6 |
| 57 had a dental visit in the past year. | -7 |
| 74 have exercised in the past month. | -6 |
| 3 have angina or coronary heart disease. | -1 |
Methodology Note
This analysis of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data uses a different methodology than our 2023 release for this age group. For this update, we used the CDC’s Web Enabled Analysis Tool (WEAT), which allows the data to be analyzed directly using two age groups: ages 18–64 and 65 and older. In prior releases, we combined several smaller age categories to calculate these figures.
WEAT applies BRFSS survey weights to produce estimates that reflect Arkansas’s adult population rather than only the individuals who completed the survey. Because of this change in methodology, the figures may not be directly comparable with those published previously.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates [Data set]. Accessed July 7, 2026. https://data.census.gov/
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Web Enabled Analysis Tool (BRFSS WEAT). Accessed July 22, 2026. https://nccd.cdc.gov/weat/
- U.S. Census Bureau. Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE). Accessed July 10, 2026. https://www.census.gov/data-tools/demo/sahie/#/?AGECAT=1
