Crittenden County Health Data
Crittenden County, Arkansas
Health Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.2 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
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
242
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Crittenden County, Arkansas
Crittenden falls short on life expectancy
Crittenden County residents live to an average of 69.2 years—nearly 3.5 years below the U.S. average of 72.5 years, making it one of America's shorter life expectancy areas. More than 1 in 4 residents (28.1%) report poor or fair health, well above the national average of 18%, signaling substantial health challenges.
Crittenden ranks among Arkansas's lowest
At 69.2 years, Crittenden County's life expectancy falls 3.1 years below Arkansas's 72.3-year state average, placing it among the state's most health-challenged counties. The 28.1% poor/fair health rate is also among the worst statewide.
Struggling compared to adjacent counties
Crittenden's 69.2-year life expectancy is the lowest in its region, trailing Cross County (70.9 years) and Crawford County (73.2 years) by significant margins. Its 28.1% poor/fair health rate also exceeds most neighboring counties, though mental health provider density (242 per 100K) is strong.
Uninsured rate masks provider gaps
While Crittenden's 9.3% uninsured rate matches the state average, access to primary care is a real problem: just 27 providers per 100,000 residents, less than half the availability in some peer counties. Mental health support is a bright spot with 242 providers per 100,000, but physical healthcare access remains constrained.
Get covered and find a provider
With limited primary care options and 1 in 11 residents uninsured, health coverage is critical in Crittenden County. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or assistance programs that connect you to the care you need.
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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.