Overall Health Rating
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Little Rock | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.9 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.1% | 9.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Little Rock is 75.9 years, about 0.4 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
The uninsured population in Little Rock is 10.1%, higher than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Little Rock | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.2% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.8% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Little Rock is about 29% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of cancer in Little Rock is about 20% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of diabetes in Little Rock is about 15% lower than in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Little Rock | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.5% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.2% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Little Rock is about 16% lower than in Arkansas.
Air Quality
| Metric | Little Rock | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.27 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Little Rock is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Little Rock, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Arkansas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Little Rock, Arkansas.
What is the health grade for Little Rock, Arkansas?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Little Rock, Arkansas.
What is the life expectancy in Little Rock, Arkansas?
The life expectancy in Little Rock, Arkansas is 75.9 years, higher than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
What percentage of Little Rock, Arkansas residents are uninsured?
10.1% of Little Rock, Arkansas residents are uninsured, higher than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
What percentage of Little Rock, Arkansas residents are obese?
37.2% of Little Rock, Arkansas residents are classified as obese, lower than the Arkansas average of 39.0%.