Walter Gray House · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bethesda residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bethesda, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bethesda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bethesda
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Bethesda
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. Cancer is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 8.2% across Arkansas. In all, Bethesda runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bethesda, and more people treating it
46.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Bethesda’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bethesda adults…
Bethesda runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bethesda adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Bethesda
No hospital or community health center in Bethesda 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 Bethesda; ≈ 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 Bethesda adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Bethesda 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.
9.5% of Bethesda adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Bethesda 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 Bethesda adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bethesda
Why doesn’t Bethesda have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bethesda.
What hospital is closest to Bethesda?
White River Medical Center in Batesville, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Bethesda’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bethesda?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare - 35 in Batesville, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bethesda.
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.