Lonoke County Health Data

Lonoke County, Arkansas

Health Score

46/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.1 yr

State avg 72.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.6%

State avg 9.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

15

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

111

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Lonoke County, Arkansas

Lonoke's health advantage is real

At 74.1 years, Lonoke County residents live longer than the Arkansas state average of 72.3 years and close to the U.S. average of 78 years. Just 19.7% report poor or fair health—the best rate among these eight counties—reflecting stronger overall wellness.

Among Arkansas's healthiest counties

Lonoke's 74.1-year life expectancy ranks in the top tier across Arkansas, beating the state average by 1.8 years. This positions Lonoke as a model county for health outcomes and community wellness initiatives.

Outperforms most regional peers

Lonoke's 74.1 years surpasses six of the seven other counties in this analysis, trailing only Madison County by 0.1 years. This consistency reflects Lonoke's access to quality healthcare and higher community health indicators.

Exceptional mental health resources

Lonoke offers 111 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—an exceptional resource for behavioral and cognitive health—though primary care sits at 15 per 100,000. The 8.6% uninsured rate is among the lowest in the region, supporting broad healthcare access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lonoke County, AR?
Lonoke County has a health score of 46/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #4 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 Lonoke County?
Life expectancy in Lonoke County is 74.1 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Lonoke County above the state average.
How does Lonoke County health compare to the Arkansas average?
Lonoke County's health score of 46/100 is above the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 74.1 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 8.6% vs. 9.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Lonoke County?
Key health factors for Lonoke County include: life expectancy (74.1 years), uninsured rate (8.6%), and primary care physician access (15:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 111:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lonoke County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 46/100 ("Below Average"), Lonoke County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.1 years. 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Lonoke County healthier than the Arkansas average?
Lonoke County's health score of 46/100 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. Lonoke County has better primary care access (15:1 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.