Bradley County Health Data
Bradley County, Arkansas
Health Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Bradley County, Arkansas
Life expectancy falls short nationally
Bradley County residents live an average of 71.5 years, over 4.5 years less than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. Nearly 28% report poor or fair health—the highest rate among comparison counties—indicating widespread chronic disease and health challenges. These disparities signal the need for targeted health interventions.
Among the state's most challenged
Bradley County's 71.5-year life expectancy falls 0.8 years below Arkansas's state average of 72.3 years, and its 12.2% uninsured rate significantly exceeds the state average of 9.9%. With one in eight residents lacking health insurance, many delay care or rely on emergency services, creating cycles of poor health outcomes.
Struggling relative to all peers
Bradley County's 71.5-year life expectancy and 28.3% poor/fair health rate exceed every comparison county except Arkansas County, reflecting cumulative health challenges. With 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and only 89 mental health providers per 100,000, the county faces both coverage and access barriers.
Coverage gap limits healthcare access
Bradley County's 12.2% uninsured rate—the highest among peers—means one in eight residents skips or delays doctor visits due to cost. With only 58 primary care providers and 89 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, uninsured and underinsured residents face dual barriers: they lack coverage and have limited providers to access.
Expand coverage to improve health
Bradley County's 12.2% uninsured rate is the highest among peers and preventable. Contact 2-1-1 Arkansas or visit healthcare.gov to find Medicaid, Marketplace plans, or community health programs—most qualifying families can afford coverage.
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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.