Miller County Health Data
Miller County, Arkansas
Health Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
266
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Miller County, Arkansas
Miller struggles despite rich provider network
Miller County's life expectancy of 71.4 years trails the U.S. average by nearly 7 years, and 26.9% of residents report poor or fair health—the second-worst rate in this group. The county has paradoxically strong provider resources but weak health outcomes.
Below state average with mixed resources
At 71.4 years, Miller County lags the Arkansas average of 72.3 years, placing it among the state's lower-performing counties. Despite this, Miller invests heavily in healthcare providers, suggesting structural or social barriers limit health improvement.
Paradox: great providers, poor outcomes
Miller's 71.4-year life expectancy lags Logan (71.2 years) and little River (71.8 years), and its 26.9% poor/fair health rate is nearly as high as Mississippi County's 29%. Yet Miller County has exceptional provider density—a disconnect that warrants investigation into access, affordability, or health behaviors.
Exceptional provider density nationwide
Miller County offers 68 primary care providers and 266 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—rates that rival major urban centers. Yet the uninsured rate of 8.9% and stubborn health outcomes suggest financial or behavioral barriers prevent optimal care utilization.
Insurance alone isn't enough
Miller County's excellent providers won't help if you lack coverage or can't afford out-of-pocket costs. Secure health insurance through healthcare.gov or Medicaid, then make regular appointments to benefit from the county's outstanding healthcare infrastructure.
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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.