Green Forest Water Tower · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Green Forest is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Green Forest differs from Arkansas on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Green Forest. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green Forest
1 in 4 working-age adults in Green Forest has no health insurance
22.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across Arkansas. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Green Forest
43.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 24.1% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Green Forest
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.7%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Housing insecurity (21.2% vs 14.4%) and no reliable transportation (13.4% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 16.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Green Forest looks healthier next to Arkansas than next to the country
It’s healthier than 35% of the 123 Arkansas towns we grade, but 9% of towns nationwide. Much of Arkansas scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
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 Green Forest’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Green Forest’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Green Forest is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #81 of 123 in Arkansas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 32% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Green Forest’s median household income is $49,918; among the 5,767 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 22%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Arkansas towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Green Forest is healthier than 35% of graded towns, against 9% nationally.
Where Green Forest compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Green Forest 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.
16.3% of Green Forest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Green Forest adults…
Green Forest runs below AR on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Green Forest residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Green Forest
1 community health center in Green Forest, 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 Green Forest; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Green Forest adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
2 in 5 Green Forest 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.
Green Forest and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Forest | D | 38.5% | 14.1% | 18.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Green Forest adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Green Forest
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Green Forest is better than Arkansas on 2 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Green Forest’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Green Forest | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.9%26.8–35 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.6–20.2 | 15.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.3–22.2 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%31.1–46.1 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.1–16 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.5%34.3–42.8 | 41.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%33.1–41.7 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.9%21.9–28 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 7.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.7%7.4–10 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.1%20–28.4 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%15.8–22.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 42%36.2–47.8 | 32.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%11.6–17.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%33.1–47.1 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.8%18.8–27.1 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.6%70.6–78.5 | 79% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.1%39.2–46.8 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.9%77.1–82.7 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.2%70–76.1 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.4%48.9–59.8 | 61.6% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66%56.9–73.9 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.1–27.5 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.7%31.8–43.7 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.6%26.9–36.7 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.7%23.8–33.5 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.2%17.7–24.8 | 14.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.1%11–15.4 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.4%11.3–15.6 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.3%13.2–19.8 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.8%36.6–47 | 38.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.6%16.1–21.2 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.3%19.5–25.4 | 18.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 10% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Green Forest
Is Green Forest a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Green Forest is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #81 of 123 in Arkansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 22%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Green Forest?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 46.1%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Green Forest?
Mercy Hospital Berryville in Berryville, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Green Forest’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Green Forest have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18.8–27.1%), 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 Green Forest more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Green Forest.
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.