| 2014 | |
|---|---|
| Arkansas County | 75 |
| Ashley County | 75 |
| Baxter County | 77 |
| Benton County | 79 |
| Boone County | 77 |
| Bowie County, Texas | 76 |
| Bradley County | 74 |
| Calhoun County | 76 |
| Carroll County | 78 |
| Chicot County | 73 |
| Clark County | 76 |
| Clay County | 75 |
| Cleburne County | 77 |
| Cleveland County | 76 |
| Columbia County | 75 |
| Conway County | 76 |
| Craighead County | 76 |
| Crawford County | 76 |
| Crittenden County | 72 |
| Cross County | 74 |
| Dallas County | 74 |
| Desha County | 74 |
| Drew County | 76 |
| Faulkner County | 77 |
| Franklin County | 76 |
| Fulton County | 76 |
| Garland County | 76 |
| Grant County | 76 |
| Greene County | 75 |
| Hempstead County | 75 |
| Hot Spring County | 76 |
| Howard County | 75 |
| Independence County | 76 |
| Izard County | 76 |
| Jackson County | 74 |
| Jefferson County | 74 |
| Johnson County | 76 |
| Lafayette County | 74 |
| Lawrence County | 75 |
| Lee County | 74 |
| Lincoln County | 76 |
| Little River County | 75 |
| Logan County | 76 |
| Lonoke County | 76 |
| Madison County | 76 |
| Marion County | 77 |
| Miller County | 76 |
| Mississippi County | 73 |
| Monroe County | 74 |
| Montgomery County | 77 |
| Nevada County | 75 |
| Newton County | 78 |
| Ouachita County | 73 |
| Perry County | 76 |
| Phillips County | 71 |
| Pike County | 76 |
| Poinsett County | 72 |
| Polk County | 76 |
| Pope County | 77 |
| Prairie County | 76 |
| Pulaski County | 76 |
| Randolph County | 76 |
| Saline County | 78 |
| Scott County | 76 |
| Searcy County | 76 |
| Sebastian County | 76 |
| Sevier County | 75 |
| Sharp County | 75 |
| St. Francis County | 74 |
| Stone County | 77 |
| Union County | 74 |
| Van Buren County | 77 |
| Washington County | 78 |
| White County | 76 |
| Woodruff County | 73 |
| Yell County | 75 |
What does this measure?
Life expectancy at birth (reported in years) reflects the expected average years of life for a group of infants born in a particular year.
Why is this important?
Life expectancy at birth is a frequently used indicator of health status and is often used to gauge the health of a community. Differences in life expectancy among racial and ethnic groups may reflect differences in socioeconomic status, access to health care, and the prevalence of risk factors particular to a subpopulation.
How is Arkansas doing?
In 2014, life expectancy was 76, up 3 years from 2012 but below the national figure of 79. This makes Arkansas 46th in the nation on this indicator. Life expectancy was higher for women in Arkansas than men at 79 vs. 73 years. Within the state, life expectancy ranged from 71 years in Phillips County to 79 years in Benton County.
Notes about the data
The rates are calculated with the assumption that age-specific mortality rates stay the same throughout the lifespan of each age cohort.
| 1985 | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 |
| Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 79 | 73 |
| INDICATORS | TREND | STATE |
|---|---|
| Infant Mortality | Decreasing |
| Early Prenatal Care | Increasing |
| Overweight or Obese Students | Maintaining |
| Student Drug Usage | Decreasing |
| Overweight or Obese Adults | Increasing |
| Physically Inactive Adults | Increasing |
| Smoking Rate | Decreasing |
| Flouridated Water | Increasing |
| Insurance Coverage Rates | Increasing |
| Oral Health | Increasing |
| Life Expectancy | Increasing |
| Routine Check-ups | Increasing |
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