Ashley County Health Data
Ashley County, Arkansas
Health Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
88
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Ashley County, Arkansas
Significant health gap versus nation
Ashley County residents live an average of 70.9 years, nearly 5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. More than one in four residents report poor or fair health, compared to 17.3% nationally, indicating persistent health challenges across the population. These disparities point to systemic barriers in healthcare access and preventive care.
Below-average health outcomes statewide
Ashley County's 70.9-year life expectancy falls 1.4 years below Arkansas's state average of 72.3 years. The county's 10.2% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 9.9%, meaning more residents lack health coverage and may delay or forgo necessary care. This combination puts the county at higher risk for preventable health crises.
Struggling compared to healthier neighbors
Ashley County's 70.9-year life expectancy trails Boone County (74.2 years), Baxter County (74.2 years), and Benton County (78.2 years), though it exceeds Arkansas County (68.7 years). With 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, the county has the fewest primary care resources among its peers, creating potential gaps in routine medical care.
Provider shortage mirrors coverage gaps
Ashley County's 10.2% uninsured rate means one in ten residents likely skip or delay medical visits due to cost. With only 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 88 mental health providers per 100,000, residents often travel long distances for routine checkups and mental health support.
Close the coverage gap for your family
Ashley County's 10.2% uninsured rate is preventable—call 2-1-1 Arkansas or visit healthcare.gov to find free or low-cost coverage options. Many families qualify for Medicaid or tax credits that make plans affordable.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.