Health Profile of Russellville, Arkansas
Russellville 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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B
Russellville Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Russellville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.8% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.8% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Russellville is 77.1 years, about 1.6 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years. The uninsured rate is 7.8%, lower than the Arkansas average of 9.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.8% of residents, lower than the Arkansas average of 22.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,256 residents in Russellville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 539 121 men · 418 women
- 75–84 962 409 men · 553 women
- 65–74 1,734 764 men · 970 women
- 50–64 4,021 1,941 men · 2,080 women
Younger residents
5,447 residents in Russellville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,430 702 boys · 728 girls
- 7–12 1,591 832 boys · 759 girls
- 3–7 1,362 732 boys · 631 girls
- 0–3 1,064 582 boys · 482 girls
About 1,243 residents in Russellville (5.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Russellville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.8% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.3% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Russellville is about 27% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of heart disease in Russellville is about 22% lower than in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Russellville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.5% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.8% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Russellville is about 20% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Russellville is about 16% lower than in Arkansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,293 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 388,219 minutes a day and 141.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Russellville is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.50 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 | Russellville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.53 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Russellville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Russellville, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Arkansas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Russellville, Arkansas.
Is Russellville, Arkansas a healthy place to live?
Russellville, Arkansas has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Russellville, Arkansas?
People in Russellville, Arkansas can expect to live 77.1 years on average, 1.6 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Russellville, Arkansas?
7.8% of residents in Russellville, Arkansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.2 points below the Arkansas rate of 9.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Russellville, Arkansas?
38.3% of adults in Russellville, Arkansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.7 points below the Arkansas rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Russellville, Arkansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,293 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 388,219 minutes a day and 141.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Russellville is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.50 lifetimes a year.
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