Where Fargo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fargo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 72021. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fargo
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Fargo
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.2%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. COPD is also above the state: 12.6%, vs 8.6% across Arkansas. In all, Fargo runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fargo
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.7%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (16.2% vs 10.4%) and no reliable transportation (14.1% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 22.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Fargo
45.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 26.8% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). 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 Fargo’s likely range; Fargo’s figures come from ZIP code 72021, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fargo adults…
Fargo runs above AR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.1% of Fargo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fargo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Fargo
No hospital or community health center in Fargo 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 Fargo; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Fargo adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fargo runs above Arkansas.
4 in 10 Fargo 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.
Fargo 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 Fargo adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fargo
Why doesn’t Fargo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fargo.
What hospital is closest to Fargo?
Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City, 23.6 miles in a straight line from Fargo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fargo?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare-70 in Brinkley, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fargo.
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.