Where Fountain Hill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fountain Hill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fountain Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fountain Hill
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Fountain Hill
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.3%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 4% across Arkansas. COPD is also above the state: 13%, vs 8.6% across Arkansas. In all, Fountain Hill runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Fountain Hill adults get no exercise
44.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 32.1% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fountain Hill
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.1%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (16.2% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (20.7% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 21% 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 Fountain Hill’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fountain Hill adults…
Fountain Hill runs above AR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21% of Fountain Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Fountain Hill
No hospital or community health center in Fountain Hill 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 Fountain Hill; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Fountain Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Fountain Hill adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fountain Hill runs above Arkansas.
4 in 10 Fountain Hill 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.
Fountain Hill 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 Fountain Hill adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fountain Hill
Why doesn’t Fountain Hill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fountain Hill.
What hospital is closest to Fountain Hill?
Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Fountain Hill’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 Fountain Hill.
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.