Where Felsenthal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Felsenthal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Felsenthal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Felsenthal
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Felsenthal
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.4%), about twice the Arkansas rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7%), vs 4% across Arkansas. Cancer is also above the state: 13.3%, vs 8.2% across Arkansas. In all, Felsenthal runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Felsenthal, and more people treating it
56.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 86.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Felsenthal, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Arkansas 11.3%), yet 30.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 24.4% across the state. 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 Felsenthal’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Felsenthal adults…
Felsenthal runs above AR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Felsenthal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Felsenthal
No hospital or community health center in Felsenthal 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 Felsenthal; ≈ 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 Felsenthal adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Felsenthal does better than Arkansas.
1 in 3 Felsenthal 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.
11.1% of Felsenthal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Felsenthal 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 Felsenthal adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Felsenthal
Why doesn’t Felsenthal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Felsenthal.
What hospital is closest to Felsenthal?
Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Felsenthal’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 Felsenthal.
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.