Photo: Doug Wertman from Rogers, AR, USA · CC BY 2.0Where Altus residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Altus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Altus. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Altus
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Altus
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Altus runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Altus
46.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 26.4% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Altus
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.2%), vs 15.8% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
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 Altus’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Altus adults…
Altus runs above AR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Altus 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.
Care in and near Altus
No hospital or community health center in Altus 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 Altus; ≈ 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 Altus adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Altus 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.
15% of Altus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Altus and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiederkehr Village | — | — | — | — | |
| Denning | — | — | — | — |
Wiederkehr Village and Denning: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Altus adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Altus
Why doesn’t Altus have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Altus.
What hospital is closest to Altus?
Mercy Hospital Ozark in Ozark, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Altus’ 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 Altus?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare - 169 in Ozark, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Altus.
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.