Photo: Dr. Blazer · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Dyess residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dyess, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dyess. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dyess
Dental care lags in Dyess
43.1% 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 ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dyess
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.5%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. No reliable transportation (13.2% vs 9.7%) and utility shut-off threats (13.9% vs 10.4%) are higher too. 19.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Dyess
22.3% of adults are in frequent mental distress, vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Depression is above the state too: 29.2%, vs 24.6% across Arkansas. Mind & connection ↓
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 Dyess’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dyess 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.
19.3% of Dyess adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
How Dyess adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Dyess runs above Arkansas.
1 in 3 Dyess 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.
Out of every 100 Dyess adults…
Dyess runs above AR on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dyess
No hospital or community health center in Dyess 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 Dyess; ≈ 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.
4.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Dyess 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 Dyess adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dyess
Why doesn’t Dyess have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dyess.
What hospital is closest to Dyess?
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden in West Memphis, 29.2 miles in a straight line from Dyess’ 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 Dyess?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Arkansas Family Health Center in Lepanto, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dyess.
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.