Woodrow Store · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Edgemont residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Edgemont, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 72044. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edgemont
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Edgemont
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 8.2% across Arkansas. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. COPD is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 8.6% across Arkansas. In all, Edgemont runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Edgemont, and more people treating it
47.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Edgemont keeps up with checkups
It beats Arkansas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.3% vs 79%) and cholesterol checks (88.7% vs 84.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Edgemont’s likely range; Edgemont’s figures come from ZIP code 72044, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Edgemont adults…
Edgemont runs above AR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edgemont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Edgemont
No hospital or community health center in Edgemont 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 Edgemont; ≈ 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.
How Edgemont adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Edgemont 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.
9.7% of Edgemont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Edgemont 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 Edgemont adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Edgemont
Why doesn’t Edgemont have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Edgemont.
What hospital is closest to Edgemont?
Ozark Health in Clinton, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Edgemont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edgemont.
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.