Greene County Health Data
Greene County, Arkansas
Health Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
240
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Greene County, Arkansas
Life expectancy among the nation's lower tier
Greene County residents live to an average of 73.5 years, about 2.9 years below the U.S. life expectancy of 76.4 years. About 24.3% report poor or fair health, indicating significant health challenges persist despite moderate life expectancy. This gap suggests unmanaged chronic diseases and limited preventive care in the county.
Above state average with strong insurance access
Greene's 73.5-year life expectancy outpaces Arkansas's state average of 72.3 years by 1.2 years, placing it among the healthier counties in the state. The county's 8.0% uninsured rate is notably below the state average of 9.9%, indicating stronger insurance access and utilization. This combination positions Greene as a health performer within Arkansas.
Strong providers, stable health outcomes
Greene County's 73.5-year life expectancy ties for the highest in the eight-county region, matching Independence County. With 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and an exceptional 240 mental health providers per 100,000, Greene offers robust healthcare infrastructure. This provider availability likely contributes to the county's strong life expectancy relative to its neighbors.
Good coverage, excellent mental health resources
Greene's 8.0% uninsured rate is among the lowest in the study, and residents have good primary care access at 50 per 100,000 providers. The standout resource is mental health, with 240 providers per 100,000—quadruple the national average—reflecting Greene's commitment to behavioral health. Despite these strengths, 24.3% reporting poor/fair health suggests barriers like poverty, transportation, or health literacy still limit care effectiveness.
Enroll to access Greene's premier services
With only 8% uninsured, Greene has built strong coverage momentum—if you're among the uninsured, visit ARHealth or call 211 to join your neighbors. Greene's exceptional mental health infrastructure means coverage unlocks immediate access to behavioral health services. Getting covered is your ticket to preventive primary care and the mental health support Greene offers.
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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.