Lee County Health Data

Lee County has a health score of 17/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #71 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 Lee County is 68.9 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Lee County below the state average.

Lee County's health score of 17/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 68.9 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 10.2% vs. 9.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Lee County include: life expectancy (68.9 years), uninsured rate (10.2%), and primary care physician access (12:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 37:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 17/100 ("Below Average"), Lee County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 68.9 years. 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Lee County's health score of 17/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. The uninsured rate of 10.2% 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.