Sevier County Health Data

Sevier County, Arkansas

Health Score

14/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.2 yr

State avg 72.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.5%

State avg 9.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

44

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

64

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Sevier County, Arkansas

Health struggles outpace life expectancy gains

Sevier County's 72.2-year life expectancy sits slightly below the U.S. average of 76.4 years, reflecting deeper health challenges across the county. At 27.3% reporting poor or fair health, Sevier residents face one of the highest rates of chronic disease burden in the region—50% higher than the national average.

Below Arkansas average on multiple fronts

Sevier County's 72.2-year life expectancy falls just short of Arkansas's 72.3-year state average, placing it among the weaker performers statewide. The county's 27.3% poor or fair health rate ranks well above the state trend, signaling concentrated healthcare challenges.

Fewer doctors, more health struggles

Sevier County's 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents rank lowest among its neighbors—less than a third of Sebastian County's 131 per 100K. This provider shortage compounds the county's 27.3% poor or fair health rate, making timely preventive care harder to secure.

Uninsured rate drives delayed care

At 15.5%, Sevier County's uninsured rate is the highest in the region and 56% above the state average of 9.9%—meaning nearly 1 in 6 residents lack coverage. With only 64 mental health providers per 100,000, behavioral health services are also scarce, leaving many residents to manage stress, depression, and anxiety without professional support.

Enrollment can break the care barrier

Sevier County's high uninsured rate reflects cost and access challenges that Medicaid expansion and marketplace subsidies are designed to solve. Visit healthcare.gov or contact the Arkansas Department of Human Services to explore plans that fit your income—coverage can mean the difference between managing health at home and facing a crisis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Sevier County, AR?
Sevier County has a health score of 14/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #75 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 Sevier County?
Life expectancy in Sevier County is 72.2 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Sevier County below the state average.
How does Sevier County health compare to the Arkansas average?
Sevier County's health score of 14/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 72.2 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.5% vs. 9.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Sevier County?
Key health factors for Sevier County include: life expectancy (72.2 years), uninsured rate (15.5%), and primary care physician access (44:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 64:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Sevier County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 14/100 ("Below Average"), Sevier County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.2 years. 15.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Sevier County?
Sevier County's health score of 14/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. The uninsured rate of 15.5% 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.

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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.