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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Saline County, AR?
Saline County has a health score of 59/100, rated "Average." It ranks #2 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 Saline County?
Life expectancy in Saline County is 75.5 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Saline County above the state average.
How does Saline County health compare to the Arkansas average?
Saline County's health score of 59/100 is above the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 75.5 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2% vs. 9.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Saline County?
Key health factors for Saline County include: life expectancy (75.5 years), uninsured rate (8.2%), and primary care physician access (39:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 162:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Saline County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 59/100 ("Average"), Saline County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.5 years. 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Saline County healthier than the Arkansas average?
Saline County's health score of 59/100 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. Saline County has better primary care access (39:1 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.