Garland County Health Data
Garland County, Arkansas
Health Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
300
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Garland County, Arkansas
Life expectancy trails U.S. average by 4 years
Garland County residents live to an average of 72.1 years, roughly 4 years below the U.S. life expectancy of 76.4 years. However, only 19.9% report poor or fair health—the lowest rate among the eight counties studied—suggesting better perceived wellness despite the shorter lifespan. This paradox hints at undiagnosed or underappreciated health conditions in the county.
Below state average but strong healthcare access
Garland's 72.1-year life expectancy falls slightly below Arkansas's 72.3-year state average, placing it near the middle of the state's county rankings. The county's 10.0% uninsured rate matches Arkansas's state average exactly, indicating similar insurance access patterns. Garland's strength lies in its robust healthcare infrastructure—83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the state's typical supply.
Healthcare hub for a rural region
Garland leads its neighboring counties with 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and an exceptional 300 mental health providers per 100,000—by far the highest in the region. Despite the lower life expectancy, this provider density reflects Garland's role as a healthcare destination for Hot Spring and other nearby counties. The contrast between abundant providers and modest life expectancy suggests residents may be traveling for care or facing barriers beyond access.
Best-in-region access masks underlying health concerns
Garland's 10.0% uninsured rate and 83 primary care providers per 100,000 represent some of the strongest healthcare infrastructure in the eight-county area, yet only 19.9% report poor health—the best figure here. This combination suggests that those with insurance and proximity to providers experience better health outcomes, but gaps may exist for the uninsured and underinsured. Mental health resources at 300 per 100,000 are exceptional, addressing the opioid and behavioral health crisis head-on.
Leverage world-class providers with coverage
With one of Arkansas's highest concentrations of healthcare providers, Garland County is best served when residents have insurance. If you're among the 10% uninsured, access ARHealth or call 211 to enroll—you'll unlock faster appointments with Garland's excellent primary care and mental health specialists. Coverage means preventive care that could add years to your life.
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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.