Sebastian County Health Data

Sebastian County has a health score of 27/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #41 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 Sebastian County is 73.5 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Sebastian County above the state average.

Sebastian County's health score of 27/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 73.5 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 11.4% vs. 9.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Sebastian County include: life expectancy (73.5 years), uninsured rate (11.4%), and primary care physician access (131:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 392:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 27/100 ("Below Average"), Sebastian County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.5 years. 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Sebastian County's health score of 27/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. The uninsured rate of 11.4% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.