Cleveland County Health Data
Cleveland County, Arkansas
Health Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Cleveland County, Arkansas
Cleveland lags national health benchmarks
Cleveland County's 71.5-year life expectancy falls 4.9 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. At 26.2% reporting poor/fair health—9 percentage points above the national average—the county faces substantial health challenges common to rural Arkansas.
Below-average health outcomes for Arkansas
Cleveland's 71.5-year life expectancy trails Arkansas's 72.3-year average by 0.8 years, ranking it in the lower half of state counties. The 26.2% poor/fair health rate exceeds most state peers, signaling persistent population health concerns.
Struggles compared to surrounding counties
Cleveland ranks near the bottom among peers: 3.8 years behind Cleburne (75.3) and 2.9 years behind Craighead (74.4). The 8.3% uninsured rate is the best in this group, yet population health metrics suggest underlying structural barriers beyond coverage.
Provider data unavailable; care access unclear
Cleveland County's primary care and mental health provider data is not currently available, limiting visibility into local capacity. Residents should contact the county health department or local clinics directly to understand available services and whether travel to neighboring counties may be necessary.
Keep insurance active for continuity
Cleveland's strong uninsured rate (8.3%) suggests good insurance awareness, but the remaining uninsured should verify coverage status and explore renewal options. Maintaining continuous coverage ensures access, whether care is received locally or in nearby health systems.
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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.