Little River County Health Data
Little River County, Arkansas
Health Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Little River County, Arkansas
Little River lags on life expectancy
At 71.8 years, Little River County residents live roughly 6 years less than the U.S. average of 78 years. One in five residents report poor or fair health, a rate that exceeds most national benchmarks and signals ongoing health challenges in the county.
Below Arkansas average, but comparable
Little River's 71.8-year life expectancy falls 0.5 years short of Arkansas's 72.3-year state average. The county ranks in the middle tier among Arkansas counties, with room to improve health outcomes through better access and preventive care.
Stronger than some nearby counties
Little River slightly outperforms Logan County (71.2 years) and Miller County (71.4 years), but trails the healthier Lonoke County (74.1 years) by 2.3 years. These differences reflect disparities in healthcare resources and economic factors across the region.
Insurance gaps and limited providers
At 7.9%, Little River has a lower uninsured rate than the state average of 9.9%—a bright spot. But the county has only 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well below what communities need for accessible, routine medical care.
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Nearly 8 in 100 Little River residents lack health insurance. Visit healthcare.gov or contact a local navigator to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or community health programs that fit your needs.
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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.