Scott County Health Data

Scott County has a health score of 23/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #58 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.

Life expectancy in Scott County is 68.3 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Scott County below the state average.

Scott County's health score of 23/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 68.3 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 9.1% vs. 9.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Scott County include: life expectancy (68.3 years), uninsured rate (9.1%), and primary care physician access (20:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 41:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 23/100 ("Below Average"), Scott County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 68.3 years. 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Scott County's health score of 23/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.