Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Etowah residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Etowah, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Etowah. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Etowah
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Etowah
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.9%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Etowah runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Etowah
41.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 31.8% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Etowah
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25%), vs 15.8% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
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 Etowah’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Etowah adults…
Etowah runs above AR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Etowah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
Care in and near Etowah
No hospital or community health center in Etowah 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 Etowah; ≈ 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).
How Etowah adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Etowah runs above Arkansas.
1 in 3 Etowah 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.
19.9% of Etowah adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Etowah 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 Etowah adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Etowah
Why doesn’t Etowah have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Etowah.
What hospital is closest to Etowah?
Great River Medical Center in Blytheville, 23.6 miles in a straight line from Etowah’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Etowah?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Arkansas Family Health Center in Lepanto, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Etowah.
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.