Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, De Queen is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
De Queen differs from Arkansas on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for De Queen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in De Queen
3 in 10 working-age adults in De Queen have no health insurance
28.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across Arkansas. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in De Queen
40.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 32% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in De Queen
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (35.8%), about twice the Arkansas rate. Housing insecurity (26.2% vs 14.4%) and no reliable transportation (16.8% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 21.6% 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 De Queen’s likely range.
What’s behind De Queen’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, De Queen is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #105 of 123 in Arkansas. All seven of De Queen’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 45.1% of adults, against 32.1% across Arkansas and 24.7% 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). De Queen’s median household income is $52,522; among the 6,643 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$66K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where De Queen compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of De Queen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.6% of De Queen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Out of every 100 De Queen adults…
De Queen runs below AR on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of De Queen residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near De Queen
1 hospital and 1 community health center in De Queen, 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 De Queen; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How De Queen adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, De Queen runs above Arkansas.
2 in 5 De Queen 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.
De Queen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Queen | D− | 42.7% | 15.3% | 19% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of De Queen adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for De Queen
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, De Queen is better than Arkansas on 2 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside De Queen’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | De Queen | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.7%31.5–40.2 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.1–21.9 | 15.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.1–23.2 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.7%35.4–50.2 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.3%13.4–17.4 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%33.5–41.6 | 41.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%33–41.4 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25%22.1–27.9 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.3%9–11.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 7.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 32%27.3–37 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19%16.2–22 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 45.1%39.3–50.8 | 32.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.7–17.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42%35.3–49.1 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 28.8%23.8–33.7 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%70.4–78.4 | 79% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 40.9%37.2–44.6 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.4%75.5–81.3 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73%70–75.8 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52.7%47.3–58.2 | 61.6% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.5%56–73.7 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20–27.3 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.3%32.9–44 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32%27.6–36.7 | 27% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 35.8%31.1–40.8 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.2%22.7–29.9 | 14.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.6%14.4–18.9 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.8%14.6–19.2 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.6%18.2–25.3 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.6%41.3–52 | 38.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.6%18.9–24.4 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 24.7%21.8–27.8 | 18.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8–10.1 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.5%11.9–15.3 | 10% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 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 De Queen
Is De Queen a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, De Queen is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #105 of 123 in Arkansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in De Queen?
CDC estimates 42.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.4% and 50.2%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to De Queen?
Sevier County Medical Center in De Queen, 0.6 miles in a straight line from De Queen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in De Queen have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 23.8–33.7%), 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 De Queen 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 De Queen.
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.