Son's Chapel · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Goshen is healthier than 42%
Goshen differs from Arkansas on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Goshen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goshen
Against towns with similar incomes, Goshen’s lead shrinks
Goshen is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, but 42% of the 2,735 towns with similar household incomes ($113K–$188K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Goshen is an active town
Only 20.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 32.1% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Goshen
Goshen runs below Arkansas on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.3% vs 8.6%), stroke (2.6% vs 4%) and diabetes (8.7% vs 13.3%). Conditions ↓
Goshen adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.3% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (15.4% vs 18.5%) and lack of emotional support (22% vs 27%) all run below Arkansas. Mind & connection ↓
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 Goshen’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Goshen’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Goshen is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 93% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 74%.
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). Goshen’s median household income is $150,074; among the 2,735 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($113K–$188K), it’s healthier than 42%, less than its income alone would suggest.
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.
Out of every 100 Goshen adults…
Goshen runs below AR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Goshen adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Goshen does better than Arkansas.
3 in 10 Goshen 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.
Care in and near Goshen
1 hospital in Goshen, 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 Goshen; ≈ 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 Goshen 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.
4.4% of Goshen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Goshen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen | A | 32.5% | 8.7% | 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 Goshen adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Goshen
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Goshen is better than Arkansas on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Goshen’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Goshen | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15%13–17.1 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.3–13.3 | 15.6% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.6–17.4 | 18.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.5%27.8–37.2 | 39.3% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.5–9.9 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%31.3–38 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.8–38.7 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.2%20.6–25.6 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 7.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.8 | 4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7.3–10.7 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%9–12.9 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.7%17.6–24 | 32.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14–19.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%28.8–37.5 | 38.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.4–8.1 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.5–81 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.1%63.1–69.1 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%86.9–90.2 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.4%69–75.5 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%60.9–69.4 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%63–76.6 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%20.2–26.3 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.3%25.9–32.9 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%19.2–25.1 | 27% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.8%7.4–10.5 | 18.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%6.9–9.6 | 14.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.8–6.6 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.4%3.5–5.4 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27%23.7–30.4 | 38.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.6–12.7 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.3–14.7 | 18.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.7 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.4–7 | 10% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Goshen
Is Goshen a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Goshen is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Goshen?
CDC estimates 32.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.8% and 37.2%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Goshen?
Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Goshen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Goshen have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8.1%), 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 Goshen more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Goshen.
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.