Patterson, Walter, Filling Station · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Clinton is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Clinton differs from Arkansas on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clinton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clinton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Clinton
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.4%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Clinton runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Clinton is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Clinton is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Clinton
46.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 26.5% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Clinton, and more people treating it
47.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Clinton has a top-rated hospital
Ozark Health is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Clinton’s likely range.
What’s behind Clinton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #103 of 123 in Arkansas. All seven of Clinton’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 19.9% of adults, against 15.6% across Arkansas and 13% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Clinton’s median household income is $42,946; among the 3,328 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Clinton compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Clinton adults…
Clinton runs above AR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clinton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Clinton
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Clinton, 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 Clinton; ≈ 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.
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How Clinton adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Clinton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.7% of Clinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Clinton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | D− | 41.1% | 16.7% | 21% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clinton adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clinton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clinton is better than Arkansas on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Clinton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clinton | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.5%27.6–35.2 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.6–22.4 | 15.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.3–21.9 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.1%33.5–49 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.7%14.5–19 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.3%42.9–51.6 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.3%37.8–46.7 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.5%31.9–39.1 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.3 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.4%10.2–12.6 | 7.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.7%12–15.4 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.5%22.2–30.9 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21%18–24.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40%34.4–45.6 | 32.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%10.1–15.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.8%33.6–47.8 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%11.8–16.2 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76–82.8 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.7%42.6–50.6 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82–86.1 | 84.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81%78.3–83.3 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%54.3–65.3 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66%56.6–74 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%21.8–29.6 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%28.8–39 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%22–29.4 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.9%19.7–26.6 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.3–17.8 | 14.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.1%10.6–13.9 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.7%10.3–13.3 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.7%14.1–19.5 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.8%41.7–51.7 | 38.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.7%21.8–27.7 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.6%19.1–24.2 | 18.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.6%11.3–14.1 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9%8–10.1 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 10% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.8%6–7.6 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Arkansas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Clinton
Is Clinton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #103 of 123 in Arkansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clinton?
CDC estimates 41.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 49%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clinton?
Ozark Health in Clinton, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Clinton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clinton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–16.2%), against 11.3% across Arkansas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Clinton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clinton.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.