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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Izard County, AR?
Izard County has a health score of 34/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #20 out of 75 counties in Arkansas (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Izard County?
Life expectancy in Izard County is 73.7 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Izard County above the state average.
How does Izard County health compare to the Arkansas average?
Izard County's health score of 34/100 is above the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 73.7 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3% vs. 9.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Izard County?
Key health factors for Izard County include: life expectancy (73.7 years), uninsured rate (10.3%), and primary care physician access (29:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 85:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Izard County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 34/100 ("Below Average"), Izard County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.7 years. 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Izard County healthier than the Arkansas average?
Izard County's health score of 34/100 exceeds the Arkansas average of 29/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Izard County has better primary care access (29:1 ratio) than the state average (46:1).

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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.