David L. King House · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Hardy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hardy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hardy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hardy
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hardy
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Hardy runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Arkansas 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Hardy, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Arkansas 11.3%), yet 29.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 24.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
More Hardy adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.3%), 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 Hardy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hardy adults…
Hardy runs above AR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hardy is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hardy as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hardy 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hardy
No hospital or community health center in Hardy 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 Hardy; ≈ 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 Hardy adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Hardy 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.
12.3% of Hardy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Hardy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | D | 39.4% | 15.7% | 19% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hardy adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hardy
Why doesn’t Hardy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hardy.
What hospital is closest to Hardy?
Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital in Salem, 18.9 miles in a straight line from Hardy’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 Hardy?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is 1st Choice Healthcare Highland in Highland, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hardy.
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.