Howard County Health Data
Howard County, Arkansas
Health Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
160
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Howard County, Arkansas
Life expectancy slightly below U.S. average
Howard County residents live to an average of 72.4 years, approximately 4 years below the U.S. life expectancy of 76.4 years. About 23.5% report poor or fair health, indicating meaningful health challenges across the county. These metrics place Howard below the national standard on both measures.
Slightly above state average with better coverage
Howard's 72.4-year life expectancy narrowly exceeds Arkansas's state average of 72.3 years, placing it near the middle of state county rankings. The uninsured rate of 10.4% is slightly above the state average of 9.9%, suggesting modest insurance gaps. Overall, Howard performs nearly at parity with the state, indicating average health outcomes for Arkansas.
Moderate healthcare capacity in the region
Howard's 72.4-year life expectancy sits between Grant (73.3) and Hot Spring (72.2), showing middle-of-the-road regional performance. With 47 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Howard offers moderate access—better than Hot Spring but far below Garland's 83 per 100,000. Mental health providers at 160 per 100,000 are solid but don't match the regional leaders.
Average coverage with middling provider access
Howard's 10.4% uninsured rate is slightly above state average, but 47 primary care providers per 100,000 offer decent rural access for routine care and chronic disease management. The 23.5% poor/fair health rating suggests that those with coverage and access are managing reasonably well, but gaps remain. Mental health providers at 160 per 100,000 provide moderate capacity for behavioral health services.
Close the coverage gap in Howard County
If you're among Howard's 10.4% uninsured residents, coverage is accessible—visit Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace or dial 211 to enroll. Your coverage unlocks faster access to Howard's 47 primary care providers and mental health services at 160 per 100,000. Getting covered protects against catastrophic health costs and enables preventive care that extends your healthspan.
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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.