Photo: ROALOUT · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Diamond City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Diamond City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Diamond City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Diamond City
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Diamond City
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.2% across Arkansas. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.2%, vs 28.5% across Arkansas. In all, Diamond City runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Diamond City adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Arkansas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults 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 Diamond City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Diamond City adults…
Diamond City runs above AR on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of Diamond City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Diamond City
No hospital or community health center in Diamond City 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 Diamond City; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Diamond City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Diamond City adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Diamond City 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.
Diamond City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Diamond City adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Diamond City
Why doesn’t Diamond City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Diamond City.
What hospital is closest to Diamond City?
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, 18.8 miles in a straight line from Diamond City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Diamond City?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Boston Mountain Rural Health Center - Lead Hill in Lead Hill, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Diamond City.
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.