Conway County Health Data
Conway County, Arkansas
Health Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
237
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Conway County, Arkansas
Conway approaches but misses U.S. average
At 73.1 years, Conway County's life expectancy comes closer to the U.S. average of 76.4 than most Arkansas peers, though it still falls 3.3 years short. The 26.7% poor/fair health rate—the highest in this county group—suggests underlying health challenges despite reasonable life expectancy.
Slightly above Arkansas's health average
Conway's 73.1-year life expectancy edges out Arkansas's 72.3-year average by 0.8 years, placing it in the upper-middle tier of state counties. However, the 26.7% poor/fair health rate is concerning and the highest among peers, signaling ongoing wellness gaps.
Life expectancy solid, health perception lags
Conway's 73.1 years ranks above Chicot (69.8), Cleveland (71.5), and Columbia (71.5), but trails Cleburne (75.3) and Craighead (74.4). The 26.7% poor/fair health rate—higher than all peers—suggests residents perceive significant health challenges despite relatively decent life expectancy.
Primary care available, mental health moderate
Conway provides 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 237 mental health providers per 100,000—adequate access for a rural county. The 8.9% uninsured rate is close to state average, though gaps in mental health capacity may limit treatment options.
Insurance opens doors to available providers
With 91.1% of Conway residents covered, most can access the county's primary and mental health services. The 8.9% uninsured should explore marketplace or Medicaid options—especially valuable given the high poor/fair health rate indicating need for ongoing care.
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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.