Hot Spring County Health Data
Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Health Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
247
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Life expectancy trails national average by 4 years
Hot Spring County residents live to an average of 72.2 years, approximately 4.2 years below the U.S. life expectancy of 76.4 years. About 24.0% report poor or fair health, placing the county among the lower performers in health perception. These figures point to significant chronic disease burden and limited preventive care in the county.
Slightly below state average with moderate coverage
Hot Spring's 72.2-year life expectancy falls just below Arkansas's state average of 72.3 years, positioning it near the lower middle of state county rankings. The 8.4% uninsured rate is notably better than the state average of 9.9%, indicating moderate insurance uptake. While coverage is better than the state norm, life expectancy suggests health outcomes still need improvement.
Low primary care, strong mental health presence
Hot Spring's 72.2-year life expectancy is the lowest in the eight-county region, and with just 24 primary care providers per 100,000, residents struggle for routine care access. However, the county boasts 247 mental health providers per 100,000—one of the highest in the region—suggesting strong behavioral health infrastructure. This imbalance suggests untreated mental illness may be contributing to poor health outcomes.
Mental health emphasis without primary care foundation
Hot Spring's 8.4% uninsured rate is solid, but only 24 primary care providers per 100,000 create a critical access gap for chronic disease management. The 247 mental health providers per 100,000 are exceptional and suggest the county has prioritized behavioral health—reflecting opioid and addiction crises—but this cannot substitute for primary care. The 24% poor/fair health rate likely reflects untreated diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions.
Use coverage to access distant primary care
Hot Spring's good insurance rate (8.4%) shows most residents are covered, but those without should enroll immediately at Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace or by calling 211. Your coverage is your bridge to primary care, whether through local clinics or regional hospitals—use telehealth and regional partnerships to access preventive care. Mental health services are abundant; ensure you're using them alongside primary care.
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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.