Bank of Amity, Old · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Amity residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Amity, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Amity. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Amity
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Amity
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Amity runs above Arkansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Amity
The closest emergency room is Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia in Arkadelphia, 23.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Amity Community Health Center is closer (0.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Amity’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Amity adults…
Amity runs above AR on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Amity
1 community health center in Amity, 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 Amity; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Amity adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Amity adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Amity 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.
13.5% of Amity adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Amity 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 Amity adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Amity
Why doesn’t Amity have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Amity.
What hospital is closest to Amity?
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia in Arkadelphia, 23.7 miles in a straight line from Amity’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 Amity?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Amity Community Health Center in Amity, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Amity.
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.