Where Branch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Branch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Branch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Branch
Dental care lags in Branch
45% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 24.7% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Branch
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Branch runs above Arkansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Arkansas 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Branch
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21%), 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 Branch’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Branch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Branch adults…
Branch runs above AR on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Branch is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Branch as about how healthy they are.
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 Branch
No hospital or community health center in Branch 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 Branch; ≈ 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 Branch adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Branch 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.
15.6% of Branch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Branch 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 Branch adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Branch
Why doesn’t Branch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Branch.
What hospital is closest to Branch?
Mercy Hospital Booneville in Booneville, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Branch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Branch?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is River Valley Primary Care Services in Ratcliff, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Branch.
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.