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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Little River County, AR?
Little River County has a health score of 35/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #17 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 Little River County?
Life expectancy in Little River County is 71.8 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Little River County below the state average.
How does Little River County health compare to the Arkansas average?
Little River County's health score of 35/100 is above the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 71.8 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9% vs. 9.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Little River County?
Key health factors for Little River County include: life expectancy (71.8 years), uninsured rate (7.9%), and primary care physician access (17:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 9:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Little River County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 35/100 ("Below Average"), Little River County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.8 years. 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Little River County healthier than the Arkansas average?
Little River County's health score of 35/100 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. Little River County has better primary care access (17:1 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.