Where Donaldson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Donaldson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Donaldson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Donaldson
Fewer Donaldson adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Arkansas. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Donaldson
Donaldson runs below Arkansas on diabetes (10.5% vs 13.3%) and stroke (3.4% vs 4%). Conditions ↓
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 Donaldson’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Donaldson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Donaldson adults…
Donaldson runs below AR on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Donaldson
No hospital or community health center in Donaldson 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 Donaldson; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Donaldson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Donaldson adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Donaldson 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.
Donaldson 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 Donaldson adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Donaldson
Why doesn’t Donaldson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Donaldson.
What hospital is closest to Donaldson?
Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County in Malvern, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Donaldson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Donaldson.
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.