Where Alicia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alicia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alicia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alicia
Dental care lags in Alicia
48.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 27% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Alicia
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.9%), vs 15.8% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Alicia
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Arkansas figure falls outside Alicia’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alicia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Alicia adults…
Alicia runs above AR on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Alicia
No hospital or community health center in Alicia itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Alicia; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Alicia adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Alicia runs above Arkansas.
4 in 10 Alicia adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.4% of Alicia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Alicia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alicia adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Alicia
Why doesn’t Alicia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alicia.
What hospital is closest to Alicia?
Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Alicia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Alicia?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare - 90 in Swifton, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alicia.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Arkansas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.