Saline County Health Data
Saline County, Arkansas
Health Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
162
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Saline County, Arkansas
Arkansas's longest-living residents
Saline County's 75.5-year life expectancy ranks among the state's highest, though still 3.4 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. Just 17.2% report poor or fair health—the county's standout advantage—reflecting strong community health outcomes.
Clear statewide health leader
Saline County's 75.5-year life expectancy significantly exceeds Arkansas's 72.3-year state average, making it one of the state's healthiest counties by longevity. Its 17.2% poor/fair health rate is the lowest among the eight counties profiled.
Competitive regional healthcare
Saline County's 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents trail Pulaski County's 118 but exceed rural neighbors like Prairie County's 12. With 162 mental health providers per 100,000, it offers solid behavioral health infrastructure for a non-urban county.
Lowest uninsured rate in profile
Only 8.2% of Saline County residents lack health insurance—the lowest among the eight counties and well below Arkansas's 9.9% average. This strong coverage, combined with reasonable provider availability, translates into consistent preventive care and disease management.
Maintain your health coverage
Saline County's success reflects strong insurance uptake; if you're uninsured, enrollment is easy through Arkansas's marketplace or Medicaid. Keeping coverage current ensures access to the preventive care and specialists that drive this county's health advantage.
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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.