Crawford County Health Data
Crawford County, Arkansas
Health Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Crawford County, Arkansas
Crawford life expectancy edges above nation
At 73.2 years, Crawford County residents live slightly longer than the U.S. average of 72.5 years, suggesting better health outcomes than much of America. However, nearly 1 in 4 Crawford residents (23.3%) report poor or fair health, a rate above the national average of about 18%, indicating significant health challenges persist despite the life expectancy edge.
Crawford leads Arkansas on longevity
Crawford County's 73.2-year life expectancy ranks above Arkansas's state average of 72.3 years, positioning it among the healthier counties statewide. The 23.3% poor/fair health rate, while elevated, still trails the worst-performing counties in the state.
Healthier than surrounding counties
Crawford's 73.2-year life expectancy outpaces most neighbors: Franklin County matches it at 72.3 years, while Crittenden County lags significantly at 69.2 years. Crawford also boasts 68 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than Franklin's 23 but fewer than cross-county outliers.
Uninsured rate aligns with state
Crawford County's 9.3% uninsured rate matches the state average, meaning roughly 1 in 11 residents lack coverage. With 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 68 mental health providers per 100,000, the county has moderate access to both, though primary care availability is about 60% of what leading counties offer.
Check your health insurance options
Nearly 1 in 11 Crawford County residents remain uninsured—but you may have options. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact a local navigator to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or employer coverage that could lower your costs and improve your access to 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.