Sharp County Health Data

Sharp County has a health score of 26/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #49 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 Sharp County is 73.0 years. The Arkansas state average is 72.3 years, making Sharp County above the state average.

Sharp County's health score of 26/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. Life expectancy is 73.0 years vs. the state average of 72.3 years. The uninsured rate is 10.9% vs. 9.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Sharp County include: life expectancy (73.0 years), uninsured rate (10.9%), and primary care physician access (23:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 200:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 26/100 ("Below Average"), Sharp County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Arkansas. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.0 years. 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Sharp County's health score of 26/100 is below the Arkansas average of 29/100. The uninsured rate of 10.9% 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.