Within Arkansas, East End is healthier than 67% of graded towns
East End beats Arkansas on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East End. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East End
East End looks healthier next to Arkansas than next to the country
It’s healthier than 67% of the 123 Arkansas towns we grade, but 32% of towns nationwide. Much of Arkansas scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
East End trails towns with similar incomes
East End is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, and only 17% of the 10,160 towns with similar household incomes ($66K–$110K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Fewer East End 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 East End’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind East End’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East End is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #41 of 123 in Arkansas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 57% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). East End’s median household income is $87,936; among the 10,160 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of East End adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Out of every 100 East End adults…
On every condition, East End is about the same as Arkansas. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near East End
No hospital or community health center in East End 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 East End; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of East End adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How East End adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 East End 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.
East End and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East End adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East End
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East End is better than Arkansas on 4 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside East End’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East End | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23%20–25.9 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.6–17.3 | 15.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.1–20.3 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.3%29.9–40.8 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.3–13.5 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.5%36.8–44.1 | 41.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%35.7–43 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.5–31.3 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 7.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4 | 4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.5%12.8–18.6 | 18.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%13.9–19 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%26.4–35 | 32.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.4–18.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%32.1–43.2 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.9–11.4 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.6–81.7 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.1%53.5–60.7 | 54.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.1–87.7 | 84.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.4–79.8 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61%56–65.8 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%66.9–81 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.6–29.4 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.9–38.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22.1–29.6 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15%12.9–17.7 | 18.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%10.1–13.8 | 14.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.2–9.6 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7–9.1 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.6%7.1–10.2 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.6%32.4–40.7 | 38.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%14.3–18.6 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%15.1–19.4 | 18.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.8 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8–10.2 | 10% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 East End
Is East End a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East End is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #41 of 123 in Arkansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East End?
CDC estimates 35.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 40.8%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East End?
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences in Little Rock, 13.6 miles in a straight line from East End’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in East End have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–11.4%), 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 East End more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East End.
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.