Poinsett County Health Data
Poinsett County, Arkansas
Health Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.7 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
272
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Poinsett County, Arkansas
Poinsett County struggles with early mortality
At 68.7 years, Poinsett County residents live nearly 7.5 years less than the U.S. average of 76.1 years—the second-lowest in this sample. Nearly 3 in 10 residents (29.6%) report poor or fair health, the second-highest rate among these counties and far above the national average of 18%.
Second-lowest life expectancy in state sample
Poinsett County's 68.7-year life expectancy trails Arkansas's state average of 72.3 years by 3.6 years, placing it near the bottom tier. With 29.6% in poor or fair health—the second-worst in this group—Poinsett County reflects severe health challenges concentrated in rural eastern Arkansas.
Among region's most distressed counties
Poinsett County ranks second-worst in life expectancy (68.7 years) only to Phillips County (67.4 years), with residents living 5.4 years less than Perry County. Its 9.2% uninsured rate is near state average, yet the county's poor health outcomes suggest coverage alone cannot overcome poverty and structural barriers.
Critical primary care shortage amid crisis
Poinsett County has a critical shortage of primary care providers at just 9 per 100,000 residents—the lowest among these counties—while offering 272 mental health providers per 100,000. This mismatch leaves residents unable to access basic medical care while mental health infrastructure far exceeds demand, indicating severe healthcare system misalignment.
Urgent action needed for coverage
Poinsett County's healthcare crisis requires immediate action; ensuring coverage is essential but insufficient without addressing primary care shortages. Visit healthcare.gov to verify coverage, but also connect with county health departments and community health centers that may offer extended hours, telemedicine, or referrals to distant providers to access needed primary care.
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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.