Cross County Health Data

Cross County, Arkansas

Health Score

22/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.9 yr

State avg 72.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.5%

State avg 9.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

42

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

104

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Cross County, Arkansas

Cross County life expectancy lags nation

At 70.9 years, Cross County residents live more than 1.5 years below the U.S. average of 72.5 years, indicating persistent health challenges. About 1 in 4 residents (25.5%) report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 18%.

Cross ranks below state average

Cross County's 70.9-year life expectancy trails Arkansas's 72.3-year state average by 1.4 years, placing it among the state's lower-performing counties. The 25.5% poor/fair health rate also exceeds the state median.

Outperforms some neighbors, lags others

Cross County's 70.9-year life expectancy beats Crittenden County (69.2 years) and Dallas County (70.5 years), but trails Crawford County (73.2 years) and Faulkner County (75.7 years). Primary care availability at 42 per 100,000 is moderate, with 104 mental health providers per 100,000.

Uninsured rate slightly above state

Cross County's 10.5% uninsured rate edges above the state average of 9.9%, meaning more than 1 in 10 residents lack coverage. With 42 primary care providers per 100,000 and 104 mental health providers per 100,000, healthcare access is moderate but below the strongest counties in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Cross County, AR?
Cross County has a health score of 22/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #62 out of 75 counties in Arkansas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Cross County?
Life expectancy in Cross County is 70.9 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Cross County below the state average.
How does Cross County health compare to the Arkansas average?
Cross County's health score of 22/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 70.9 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 10.5% vs. 9.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Cross County?
Key health factors for Cross County include: life expectancy (70.9 years), uninsured rate (10.5%), and primary care physician access (42:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 104:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Cross County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 22/100 ("Below Average"), Cross County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.9 years. 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Cross County?
Cross County's health score of 22/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. The uninsured rate of 10.5% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.