Perry County Health Data
Perry County, Arkansas
Health Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Perry County, Arkansas
Perry County leads region on life expectancy
Perry County residents live an average of 74.1 years, narrowing but still lagging the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 2 years. However, at 21.8%, its poor/fair health rate is the lowest in this county sample and below the national average of 18%, reflecting genuinely strong health outcomes.
Health leader in Arkansas sample
Perry County's 74.1-year life expectancy ranks highest among these eight Arkansas counties and leads the state average of 72.3 years by 1.8 years. Its 21.8% poor/fair health rate is the best in the group, positioning Perry as a health success story within rural Arkansas.
Regional health champion
Perry County's 74.1-year life expectancy and 21.8% poor/fair health rate are the strongest in its region, outperforming all peers including Newton County (73.6 years). Its 9.1% uninsured rate matches state average, demonstrating that strong health doesn't require exceptional provider density—Perry achieves results through 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents.
Lean staffing, robust health outcomes
Perry County achieves its strong health metrics with just 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below the regional average—and limited mental health provider data. This efficiency suggests effective care coordination, strong community health practices, or favorable social determinants driving Perry's exceptional longevity compared to peers.
Maintain your winning health strategy
Perry County residents enjoy some of Arkansas's best health outcomes—keep this advantage by staying insured and engaged with preventive care. Whether your coverage is strong or needs review, visit healthcare.gov to ensure continuous protection and maintain the health habits that make Perry County successful.
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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.