Union County Health Data
Union County, Arkansas
Health Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
198
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Union County, Arkansas
Life expectancy lags despite managed health status
Union County's 70.4-year life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 6 years, placing it among Arkansas's weaker performers. Yet at 22.4% reporting poor or fair health—the lowest rate among the eight counties analyzed—residents report relatively better daily wellness than their life expectancy would suggest.
Below state average but fewer health complaints
Union County's 70.4-year life expectancy falls 1.9 years short of Arkansas's 72.3-year state average, yet its 22.4% poor or fair health rate is the best in the state group. This disconnect suggests that factors beyond active disease burden—possibly economic hardship, healthcare access, or care-seeking patterns—drive shorter lifespans.
Healthiest perceived wellness, shortest life span
Union County's 22.4% poor or fair health rate is the lowest among all eight counties, but its 70.4-year life expectancy ties St. Francis County at the bottom. This paradox hints that self-reported health doesn't capture underlying conditions like cardiovascular disease or diabetes that may not be actively managed or recognized.
Best insurance coverage rate in the group
Union County's 8.8% uninsured rate is the lowest among the eight counties—below Arkansas's 9.9% state average—meaning most residents have insurance access. With 63 primary care providers and 198 mental health providers per 100,000, the county offers reasonable provider capacity, yet life expectancy remains constrained.
Verify coverage to support good health
Union County has done well building insurance coverage, but the life expectancy gap suggests that having insurance alone isn't enough—regular checkups and chronic disease screening are essential. If you're among the uninsured, visit healthcare.gov or contact Arkansas Medicaid to close the coverage gap and enable preventive care.
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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.