Old US 71-Little River Approach · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Ben Lomond residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ben Lomond, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ben Lomond. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ben Lomond
COPD and heart disease run high in Ben Lomond
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Ben Lomond runs above Arkansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ben Lomond
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.3%), 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 Ben Lomond’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ben Lomond adults…
Ben Lomond runs above AR on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Ben Lomond
No hospital or community health center in Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ben Lomond adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Ben Lomond adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Ben Lomond 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.
12.1% of Ben Lomond adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ben Lomond
Why doesn’t Ben Lomond have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ben Lomond.
What hospital is closest to Ben Lomond?
Little River Memorial Hospital in Ashdown, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Ben Lomond’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ben Lomond.
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.