Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, Arkansas
Health Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Carroll County, Arkansas
Approaches national life expectancy
Carroll County residents live an average of 75.3 years, approximately 0.8 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years. Only 22.5% report poor or fair health, better than the national average of 17.3%, indicating generally strong population health despite modest life expectancy. The county combines longevity with good day-to-day wellness.
Above average despite coverage gap
Carroll County's 75.3-year life expectancy exceeds Arkansas's state average of 72.3 years by nearly 3 years. However, its 14.3% uninsured rate is the highest among comparison counties and significantly exceeds the state average of 9.9%, meaning strong health outcomes coexist with a substantial coverage gap.
Healthy outcomes, coverage vulnerability
Carroll County's 75.3-year life expectancy ranks third among peers, trailing only Benton County (78.2) and just behind Baxter and Boone (both 74.2). Yet its 14.3% uninsured rate far exceeds all peers, creating a paradox: residents enjoy good health despite lacking insurance, likely due to strong community health resources.
Uninsured rate creates hidden risks
Carroll County's 14.3% uninsured rate—one in seven residents—is the highest among all comparison counties, yet strong health outcomes persist. With 67 primary care providers and 90 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, uninsured residents may delay preventive care, risking future health crises.
Safeguard your family's future
Carroll County's 14.3% uninsured rate is the highest among peers and unnecessary. Visit healthcare.gov or call 2-1-1 Arkansas to find affordable Medicaid or Marketplace coverage—protecting your family before a health crisis strikes.
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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.