Johnson County Health Data

Johnson County has a health score of 24/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #57 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.

Life expectancy in Johnson County is 73.4 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Johnson County above the state average.

Johnson County's health score of 24/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 73.4 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 11.4% vs. 9.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Johnson County include: life expectancy (73.4 years), uninsured rate (11.4%), and primary care physician access (54:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 249:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 24/100 ("Below Average"), Johnson County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.4 years. 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Johnson County's health score of 24/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. The uninsured rate of 11.4% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.