Photo: Farther Along · CC BY 2.0Where Bearden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bearden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bearden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bearden
Dental care lags in Bearden
41.3% 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 ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Bearden
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.2%, vs 13.3% across Arkansas. In all, Bearden runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bearden
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.1%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (18.7% vs 10.4%) and no reliable transportation (15.5% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 25.5% 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 Bearden’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bearden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Bearden adults…
Bearden runs above AR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.5% of Bearden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Bearden
1 community health center in Bearden, 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 Bearden; ≈ 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.
How Bearden adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bearden runs above Arkansas.
4 in 10 Bearden 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.
Bearden 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 Bearden adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bearden
Why doesn’t Bearden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bearden.
What hospital is closest to Bearden?
Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Bearden’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 Bearden?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bearden Health Center in Bearden, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bearden.
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.