The Arkansas Senior Guide contains key statistics and information about how senior citizens in Arkansas live. Use this tool to compare healthcare quality, senior housing options, demographic and financial statistics, and other important data for Arkansas with the rest of the country. This guide also contains helpful contact information for local government agencies that offer assistance to senior citizens.
children (22%) working aged (64%) seniors (14%)
(as of 2010)
In the U.S., around 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 today and everyday for over the next 15 years.
Learn more about the aging population explosion.Over 65 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025 | 2030 |
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Population | 467,880 | 531,028 | 599,028 | 656,406 |
Percent | 15.8% | 17.4% | 19% | 20.3% |
National Percent | 14.5% | 16.3% | 18.2% | 19.7% |
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Over 85 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025 | 2030 |
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Population | 61,643 | 64,729 | 69,979 | 82,327 |
Percent | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
National Percent | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.6% |
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Overall, 2% of Arkansas senior households do not have access to phone service.
Overall, 9% of Arkansas senior households do not have access to a vehicle.
12% of senior renters reside in a large development - one that has 50 or more units.
Assisted Living Facilities
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Home Health Care Services
Adult Day Care Centers
Just 37% of people think they will need long term care, but 69% of people actually will.
Click here for a senior care reality check.Care Type | Arkansas Average Cost | National Average Cost |
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Home Health Care 8 hours per week | $589 | $693 |
Adult Day Care Weekdays only | $1,733 | $1,492 |
Assisted Living | $3,063 | $3,600 |
Homemaker Services 44 hours per week | $3,241 | $3,721 |
Home Health Care 44 hours per week | $3,241 | $3,813 |
Nursing Home Semi-Private - double occupancy room for one person | $4,715 | $6,692 |
Nursing Home Private - single occupancy room for one person | $5,488 | $7,604 |
Data from Genworth Long Term Care Costs & Cost of Care in 2015 |
The 50 states plus Washington, D.C. are ranked on a scale of 1 to 51, where 1 is the highest quality, 51 the lowest.
Ranking Dimension | Arkansas 2011 Rank | Arkansas 2014 Rank |
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Affordability & Access Rank Consumers can easily find and afford the services they need and there is a safety net for those who cannot afford services. | #32 | #28 |
Choice of Setting & Provider A person-centered approach to LTSS places high value on allowing consumers to exercise choice and control over where they receive services and who providers them. | #26 | #23 |
Quality of Life & Quality of Care Rank Services maximize positive outcomes and consumers are treated with respect. Personal preferences are honored when possible. | #41 | #47 |
Support for Family Caregivers Family caregivers' needs are assessed and addressed so that they can continue in their caregiving role without being overburdened. | #22 | #16 |
Effective Transitions Rank LTSS are arranged to integrate effectively with health care and social services, minimizing disruptions such as hospitalizations, institutionalizations, and transitions between settings. | #N/A | #49 |
Overall Rank Rank considering all available data. | #37 | #37 |
Data from LongTermScorecard.org - A State Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults, People with Physical Disabilities, and Family Caregivers created by:
The states are ranked on a scale of 1 to 50, where 1 is the highest ranking, 50 the lowest.
Determinant | Arkansas 2013 Rank | Arkansas 2015 Rank |
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Overall | #47 | #47 |
All Determinants | #47 | #46 |
Behaviors | #45 | #41 |
Smoking Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who smoke at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime and who currently smoke every day or some days |
#45 | #44 |
Chronic Drinking Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who consumed more than 60 drinks in the last 30 days for men and more than 30 drinks in the last 30 days for women |
#16 | #15 |
Obesity Percentage of adults aged 65 and older estimated to be obese with a body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 or higher |
#30 | #21 |
Underweight Percentage of adults aged 65 and older with fair or better health status estimated to be underweight with a body mass index (BMI) of 18.5 or less |
#25 | #37 |
Physical Inactivity Percentage of adults aged 65 and older with fair or better health status who report doing no physical activity or exercise (such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening or walking) other than their regular job in the last 30 days |
#46 | #46 |
Dental Visit Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who report having visited a dental health professional within the last 12 months |
#44 | #46 |
Pain Management Percentage of adults aged 65 and older with arthritis who report arthritis or joint pain does not limit their usual activities |
#39 | #4 |
Education Percentage of adults aged 65 and older with a college degree |
#47 | #47 |
Community | #33 | #43 |
Community & Environment - Macro | #31 | #40 |
Poverty Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who live in households at or below 100% of the poverty threshold |
#40 | #41 |
Volunteerism Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who report volunteering in the past 12 months |
#41 | #43 |
Nursing Home Quality Percentage of certified nursing home beds rated 4- or 5-stars |
#29 | #24 |
Community & Environment - Micro | #41 | #44 |
Food Insecurity Percentage of adults aged 60 and older who are marginally food insecure |
#48 | #50 |
Community Support Total expenditures captured by the Administration on Aging divided by the number of adults aged 65 and older living in poverty |
#23 | #23 |
Policy | #40 | #43 |
Low-Care Nursing Home Residents Percentage of nursing home residents who were low-care, according to the broad definition (no physical assistance required for late-loss activities of daily living) |
#43 | #43 |
Prescription Drug Coverage Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who have a creditable prescription drug plan |
#25 | #25 |
Geriatrician Shortfall Estimated geriatrician shortfall as a percentage of the minimum required number |
#33 | #31 |
Clinical Care | #45 | #47 |
Dedicated Health Care Provider Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who report having a personal doctor or health care provider |
#32 | #26 |
Flu Vaccine Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who received the flu vaccine in the last year |
#38 | #37 |
Health Screenings Percentage of adults aged 65 to 74 who have had mammograms and/or fecal occult/colonoscopy/sigmoidoscopy screens within the recommended time period |
#37 | #50 |
Recommended Hospital Care Percentage of hospitalized patients aged 65 and older who received the recommended care for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical procedures |
#22 | #30 |
Diabetes Management Percentage of Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 to 75 with diabetes receiving a blood lipids test |
#38 | #36 |
Home Health Care Number of personal care and home health aides per 1,000 adults aged 75 or older |
#17 | #15 |
Preventable Hospitalizations Number of discharges for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions per 1,000 Medicare beneficiaries |
#43 | #44 |
Hospital Readmissions Percentage of patients aged 65 or older who were readmitted within 30 days of discharge |
#44 | #48 |
Hospice Care Percentage of decedents aged 65 and older who were enrolled in hospice during the last 6 months of life after diagnosis of condition with high probability of death |
#33 | #22 |
Hospital Deaths Percentage of decedents aged 65 and older who died in a hospital |
#41 | #32 |
All Outcomes | #45 | #46 |
ICU Use Percentage of decedents aged 65 and older spending 7 or more days in the intensive care unit (ICU) or critical care unit (CCU) during the last 6 months of life |
#23 | #20 |
Falls Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who report having had a fall within the last 12 months |
#41 | #40 |
Hip Fracture Rate of hospitalization for hip fracture per 1,000 Medicare beneficiaries |
#45 | #46 |
Health Status Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who report their health is very good or excellent |
#46 | #45 |
Able-bodied Percentage of adults aged 65 and older with no disability |
#47 | #46 |
Premature Death Number of deaths per 100,000 adults aged 65 to 74 years |
#44 | #45 |
Teeth Extractions Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who have had all teeth removed due to tooth decay or gum disease |
#43 | #44 |
Poor Mental Health Days Number of days in the previous 30 that adults aged 65 and older indicate that their mental health was not good |
#23 | #46 |
Multiple Chronic Conditions Percentage of Medicare beneficiaries with 4 or more chronic conditions |
#23 | #24 |
Cognition Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who report having a cognitive difficulty |
#41 | #42 |
Depression Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who were told by a health professional that they have a depressive disorder |
#23 | #43 |
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48% of senior households in Arkansas earn less than $30,000 per year, while 8% earn more than $100K/year
Only those where the head of household is 65 or over are included. As an example, an elderly widow and her children's income would be counted if her children choose to live with her. However, if she chooses to live with her children, neither would be counted.
Also, keep in mind the distinction between household and individual income. A married couple over the age of 65 that is still working and earning $30,000 per year each would have a household income of $60,000.
Census.gov - Data from the 2010 United States Census. The Census counts every resident in the U.S. and is conducted once every 10 years.
Census.gov ACS - Data from the the 2009-2013 American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau every year. Because every resident is not surveyed each year, data from a 5 year period is used to improve accuracy.