Photo: tara young · CC BY-SA 4.0Eudora’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Eudora differs from Arkansas on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eudora. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eudora
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Eudora
1 in 11 adults have had a stroke (8.7%), about twice the Arkansas rate. 3 in 10 adults have diabetes (27.6%), about twice the Arkansas rate. COPD is also above the state: 14.2%, vs 8.6% across Arkansas. In all, Eudora runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Eudora
41% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 38% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Eudora’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Eudora
45.2% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 18.5% across Arkansas (more than twice the Arkansas rate). Utility shut-off threats (26.7% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (32.5% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 39% 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 Eudora’s likely range.
What’s behind Eudora’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eudora is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Eudora’s estimates fall in the lowest 7% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 54.5% of adults, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
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). Eudora’s median household income is $28,563; among the 443 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($21K–$36K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Eudora compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.3% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 8.2% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 85.1% (U.S. 77.4%).
Out of every 100 Eudora adults…
Eudora runs below AR on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eudora 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.
39% of Eudora adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Eudora
1 community health center in Eudora, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Eudora; ≈ 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 Eudora adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Eudora runs above Arkansas.
2 in 5 Eudora 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.
Eudora and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eudora | D− | 54.5% | 27.6% | 24.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eudora adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eudora
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eudora is better than Arkansas on 5 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Eudora’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eudora | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 43%37.4–48.5 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.9%18.8–25.2 | 15.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%17.9–23.2 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 54.5%45.6–63.1 | 39.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 27.6%24.1–31 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 61.5%57.1–65.8 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.8%37.9–47.5 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 38.1%33.9–42.2 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.1%11.5–14.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.7%10.2–13.3 | 7.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.2%11.9–16.7 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 8.7%7.5–9.9 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 38%32.5–43.7 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.2%19.8–28.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 50.8%43.8–57.8 | 32.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 8.2%6.5–10.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 50.6%43.1–57.7 | 38.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.9%12.2–19.9 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.1%82.2–87.9 | 79% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 41%37.2–44.7 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.1–88.6 | 84.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.4%82.1–86.6 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.1–68.6 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%65.7–81.3 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17–24.1 | 24.6% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 39.5%33.6–45.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 37.9%32.8–43.1 | 27% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 45.2%38.1–51.3 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 32.5%27.4–37.2 | 14.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 26.7%22.9–30.3 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 21.7%18.1–25.1 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 39%32.3–45 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 51.7%45.5–57.8 | 38.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 33.7%29.1–38.2 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.5%20.2–27.1 | 18.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.7–10.1 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 14.6%12.5–16.9 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 18%15.3–20.8 | 10% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 11.6%9.7–13.6 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Eudora
Is Eudora a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eudora is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eudora?
CDC estimates 54.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 45.6% and 63.1%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eudora?
Chicot Memorial Medical Center in Lake Village, 14.4 miles in a straight line from Eudora’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Eudora have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–19.9%), 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 Eudora more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eudora.
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.