Where Elaine residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elaine, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elaine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elaine
Dental care lags in Elaine
41.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 27.8% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Elaine’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Elaine
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.4%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 11%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Elaine runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Arkansas 18%), and stroke, diabetes and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Elaine
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.9%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (20.4% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (25.3% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 27.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% 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 Elaine’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elaine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Elaine adults…
Elaine runs above AR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Elaine is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Elaine as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.1% of Elaine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Elaine
No hospital or community health center in Elaine 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 Elaine; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Elaine adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Elaine runs above Arkansas.
2 in 5 Elaine 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.
Elaine 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 Elaine adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elaine
Why doesn’t Elaine have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elaine.
What hospital is closest to Elaine?
Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center in Clarksdale, 18.9 miles in a straight line from Elaine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Elaine?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lakeview Area Clinic in Helena, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elaine.
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.