J. A. Neaville House · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Griffithville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Griffithville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Griffithville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Griffithville
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Griffithville
1 in 6 adults have COPD (17.6%), about twice the Arkansas rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.8%), vs 4% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.4%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Griffithville runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Griffithville
37.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 39.5% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Griffithville
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (28.4%), vs 15.8% 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 Griffithville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Griffithville adults…
Griffithville runs above AR on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Griffithville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
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.
Care in and near Griffithville
No hospital or community health center in Griffithville 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 Griffithville; ≈ 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).
How Griffithville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Griffithville runs above Arkansas.
1 in 3 Griffithville 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.
27.3% of Griffithville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Griffithville 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 Griffithville adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Griffithville
Why doesn’t Griffithville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Griffithville.
What hospital is closest to Griffithville?
White County Medical Center in Searcy, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Griffithville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Griffithville?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare - 80 in Kensett, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Griffithville.
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.