Yell County Health Data
Yell County, Arkansas
Health Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 72.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 9.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Yell County, Arkansas
Yell County leads on life expectancy
Yell County's 73.9-year life expectancy ranks among the highest in Arkansas and beats the U.S. average of 71.4 years by more than two years. Yet 26.6% of residents report poor or fair health, above the national 21% baseline, indicating underlying health challenges despite long lifespans.
Best longevity in this comparison
At 73.9 years, Yell County leads all three counties and the state average of 72.3 years by 1.6 years, a significant longevity advantage. However, its uninsured rate of 11.9% is notably higher than both the state average (9.9%) and the other two counties in this analysis.
Moderate access, minimal mental health support
Yell County's 60 primary care providers per 100,000 are competitive with the region, but its mental health provider density of just 60 per 100,000 is the lowest among these three counties. Residents seeking behavioral health care face a significant access disadvantage compared to White County's 237 mental health providers per 100,000.
Coverage gaps risk health security
Nearly one in eight Yell County residents (11.9%) lack health insurance, the highest uninsured rate among these three counties and well above state average. This coverage gap means roughly 4,300 residents face potential medical debt and limited access to preventive care, undermining the county's otherwise strong life expectancy gains.
Don't leave coverage to chance
Yell County's 11.9% uninsured rate is a call to action: visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore plans you can afford. Uninsured coverage isn't just a financial buffer—it's the foundation for preventive care that keeps life expectancy climbing.
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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.