Fulton County Health Data
Fulton County, Arkansas
Health Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 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
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Fulton County, Arkansas
Life expectancy slightly below the national average
Fulton County residents live to an average of 72.8 years, slightly below the U.S. life expectancy of 76.4 years. Nearly 28% report poor or fair health, indicating persistent health challenges across the county. These figures suggest Fulton faces meaningful health headwinds compared to the national baseline.
Ranking above the Arkansas average
At 72.8 years, Fulton County's life expectancy outpaces Arkansas's state average of 72.3 years, placing it in the healthier half of the state's counties. The county's uninsured rate of 9.3% is also better than the state average of 9.9%, suggesting slightly better healthcare access. This positions Fulton as a relative bright spot within Arkansas.
Mixed performance among nearby counties
Fulton's life expectancy of 72.8 years sits between Garland County (72.1 years) and Greene County (73.5 years), showing moderate health outcomes in the region. However, Fulton lags significantly in primary care provider availability at 41 per 100,000 compared to Garland's 83 per 100,000. Mental health resources are solid at 89 per 100,000 providers, though Greene County offers considerably more at 240 per 100,000.
Healthcare access improving but still stretched
Fulton's 9.3% uninsured rate is among the lowest in its region, but a primary care provider shortage—just 41 per 100,000 residents—means many rely on distant hospitals for routine care. The county's 28.4% poor/fair health rate suggests residents are managing chronic conditions without optimal preventive resources. Mental health services are relatively robust, which helps address the behavioral health crisis affecting many rural Arkansas communities.
Check your coverage options today
If you're among the 9.3% of Fulton County residents without insurance, marketplace plans and Medicaid expansion may be available to you. Visit Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace or call 211 to explore low-cost and no-cost options. Getting covered ensures faster access to those stretched primary care providers and better health outcomes for your family.
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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.