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Arkansas’ tobacco use rate is 25%, far above the national average, costing over $1 billion annually.
Nearly 25% of adult Arkansans used tobacco in the past 30 days, according to the state’s largest health survey, a rate significantly higher than the national average.
The Arkansas Health Survey, involving nearly 10,000 respondents, reveals tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the state, costing over $1 billion annually in health care.
The data, collected across all 832 census tracts, shows 12 counties and 166 tracts with use rates above 28%, with high prevalence found even outside traditionally high-use areas.
This detailed, neighborhood-level insight—only the second state-level effort of its kind—will guide targeted public health strategies, with annual updates and interactive maps planned for release in early 2026.
La tasa de consumo de tabaco en Arkansas es del 25%, muy por encima del promedio nacional, y cuesta más de $ 1 mil millones al año.