Lake Dick · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Altheimer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Altheimer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Altheimer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Altheimer
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Altheimer
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (25.2%), about twice the Arkansas rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.4%), about twice the Arkansas rate. High blood pressure is also above the state: 60.8%, vs 41.4% across Arkansas. In all, Altheimer runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Arkansas 18%), and diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Altheimer
40.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 35.5% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Altheimer
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (39.6%), about twice the Arkansas rate. Utility shut-off threats (24.3% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (30% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 32.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Altheimer’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Altheimer adults…
Altheimer runs below AR on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Altheimer is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Altheimer as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Altheimer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
32.1% of Altheimer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Altheimer
1 community health center in Altheimer, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Altheimer; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Altheimer adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Altheimer runs above Arkansas.
2 in 5 Altheimer 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.
Altheimer and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Altheimer adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Altheimer
Why doesn’t Altheimer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Altheimer.
What hospital is closest to Altheimer?
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Altheimer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Altheimer?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Altheimer Clinic in Altheimer, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Altheimer.
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.