Health Profile of Montgomery County, Arkansas
Montgomery County Health Score
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.
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C
Montgomery County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Montgomery County | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.0 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.2% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.0% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Montgomery County is 77.0 years, about 1.5 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years. The uninsured rate is 10.2%, higher than the Arkansas average of 9.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.0% of residents, higher than the Arkansas average of 22.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
4,154 residents in Montgomery County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 184 80 men · 105 women
- 75–84 766 350 men · 415 women
- 65–74 1,188 595 men · 593 women
- 50–64 2,017 1,004 men · 1,012 women
Younger residents
1,558 residents in Montgomery County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 506 260 boys · 247 girls
- 7–12 461 228 boys · 233 girls
- 3–7 339 166 boys · 173 girls
- 0–3 251 121 boys · 130 girls
About 748 residents in Montgomery County (8.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Montgomery County | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.5% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.5% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 10.5% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.3% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Montgomery County is about 21% higher than in Arkansas. The rate of cancer in Montgomery County is about 20% higher than in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Montgomery County | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.0% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.1% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.7% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Montgomery County are about the same as in Arkansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 16,658 cigarettes a day, 499,737 a month, or 6.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 183,237 minutes a day and 66.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Montgomery County is 77.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.65 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Montgomery County | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.94 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Montgomery County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Montgomery County, AR Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Montgomery County, AR is the smallest of the 6 counties compared here, 8,551 residents against a local median of 12,583. Montgomery County, AR sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is life expectancy, 3% above the local median at 77.0 yrs against 74.8 yrs. Montgomery County, AR has the highest life expectancy of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County, AR | 8,551 | 77.0 yrs #1/6 | 10.2% #4/6 | 37.3% #3/6 |
| Pike County, AR | 10,113 | 74.8 yrs | 11.9% | 36.0% |
| Garland County, AR | 100,035 | 74.3 yrs | 9.5% | 31.5% |
| Scott County, AR | 9,816 | 75.8 yrs | 11.3% | 38.5% |
| Yell County, AR | 20,123 | 75.9 yrs | 10.2% | 37.9% |
| Howard County, AR | 12,583 | 74.5 yrs | 9.9% | 40.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Montgomery County, 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 Montgomery County, Arkansas.
What is the health grade for Montgomery County, Arkansas?
Montgomery County, Arkansas has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Montgomery County, Arkansas one of the healthiest counties in Arkansas?
Montgomery County ranks 48th healthiest out of 75 counties in Arkansas by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Montgomery County, Arkansas?
People in Montgomery County, Arkansas can expect to live 77.0 years on average, 1.5 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5.
What percentage of Montgomery County, Arkansas residents are uninsured?
10.2% of residents in Montgomery County, Arkansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 1.2 points above the Arkansas rate of 9.0%.
How common is obesity in Montgomery County, Arkansas?
37.3% of adults in Montgomery County, Arkansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.7 points below the Arkansas rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Montgomery County, Arkansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 16,658 cigarettes a day, 499,737 a month, or 6.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 183,237 minutes a day and 66.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Montgomery County is 77.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.65 lifetimes a year.
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