Izard County Health Data
Izard County, Arkansas
Health Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Izard County, Arkansas
Izard outlives the nation
At 73.7 years, Izard County residents live longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, though the gap reflects broader rural health challenges. Just 22.9% report poor or fair health, beating the national rate of roughly 18%—a sign of surprising resilience in this rural Ozark community.
Among Arkansas's healthier counties
Izard County's 73.7-year life expectancy edges above Arkansas's state average of 72.3 years, placing it in the upper tier of county health outcomes statewide. The county's 22.9% poor/fair health rate is better than the state median, suggesting relatively strong population health management.
Stronger than rural peers
Izard's 73.7-year life expectancy outpaces neighboring Johnson County (73.4) and significantly exceeds Lee County (68.9), the region's lowest. With 29 primary care providers per 100K and 85 mental health providers per 100K, Izard has modest but functional healthcare infrastructure compared to isolated rural neighbors.
Modest gaps in coverage
At 10.3% uninsured, Izard County runs slightly above the state average of 9.9%, meaning roughly 1 in 10 residents lack health insurance. The county's 29 primary care providers per 100K population means some residents travel distances for routine care, though mental health services at 85 per 100K offer reasonable local access.
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With one in ten Izard residents uninsured, enrollment in the state marketplace or Medicaid expansion could close critical gaps. Visit Arkansas's healthcare portal to explore plans that fit your family's needs and budget.
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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.