Where Harrell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harrell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harrell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harrell
Stroke, diabetes and arthritis run high in Harrell
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.2%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.7%, vs 28.5% across Arkansas. In all, Harrell runs above Arkansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 43% of residents are 65 or older (Arkansas 18%), and stroke, diabetes and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Harrell, and more people treating it
50.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Harrell
The closest emergency room is Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce, 20.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cabun Rural Health Services is closer (4.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Harrell is short on primary care and mental health care
Harrell’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Harrell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Harrell adults…
Harrell runs above AR on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Harrell is an older town: 43% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Arthritis, stroke and diabetes rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Harrell as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harrell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Harrell
No hospital or community health center in Harrell 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 Harrell; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Harrell adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Harrell 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.
13.2% of Harrell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Harrell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Harrell adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harrell
Why doesn’t Harrell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harrell.
What hospital is closest to Harrell?
Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce, 20.7 miles in a straight line from Harrell’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 Harrell?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cabun Rural Health Services in Hampton, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harrell.
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.