Where Denning residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Denning, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Denning. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Denning
Dental care lags in Denning
46.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 29.4% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Denning
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Denning runs above Arkansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Denning
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.5%), 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 Denning’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Denning adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Denning adults…
Denning runs above AR on 7 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 Denning
No hospital or community health center in Denning 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 Denning; ≈ 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 Denning adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Denning 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.
15.1% of Denning adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Denning and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus | — | — | — | — |
Altus: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Denning adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Denning
Why doesn’t Denning have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Denning.
What hospital is closest to Denning?
Mercy Hospital Ozark in Ozark, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Denning’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Denning?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rvpcs - Coal Hill Family Clinic in Coal Hill, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Denning.
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.