South Fork Bridge · Photo: Louise T. Taft · Public domainWhere Fountain Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fountain Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fountain Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fountain Lake
Fewer Fountain Lake adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Arkansas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Fountain Lake is an active town
Only 26.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 32.1% 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 Fountain Lake’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.8% of Fountain Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
Out of every 100 Fountain Lake adults…
Fountain Lake runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fountain Lake
No hospital or community health center in Fountain Lake 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 Lake; ≈ 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 Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Fountain Lake adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Fountain Lake 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 Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Village | C+ | 33% | 17.5% | 10.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fountain Lake adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fountain Lake
Why doesn’t Fountain Lake 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 Lake.
What hospital is closest to Fountain Lake?
Levi Hospital in Hot Springs, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Fountain Lake’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 Fountain Lake?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Healthy Connections-Hot Springs Village in Hot Springs Village, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fountain Lake.
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.