Photo: Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hazen is healthier than 66%
Hazen differs from Arkansas on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hazen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hazen
Hazen is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hazen is healthier than 29%. Against the 5,488 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 66%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Hazen
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.2% across Arkansas. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.9%), vs 28.5% across Arkansas. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hazen, and more people treating it
45.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Hazen adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Arkansas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Hazen’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Hazen’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hazen is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 56% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Hazen’s median household income is $49,225; among the 5,488 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Hazen compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 8.6% (U.S. 11%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Hazen adults…
Hazen runs above AR on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hazen 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.
8.9% of Hazen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Hazen
1 community health center in Hazen, 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 Hazen; ≈ 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Hazen adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Hazen adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Hazen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen | C | 39.3% | 14.2% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hazen adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hazen
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hazen is better than Arkansas on 7 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Hazen’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hazen | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.9%19.5–26.4 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.4–17.7 | 15.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.6–18.8 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%31.7–47.3 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.3–16.5 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 45.9%41.7–50.4 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%36.6–45.5 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.9%29.4–36.6 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–11 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.4–9.6 | 7.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.2–10.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–5 | 4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.7–22.4 | 18.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%11.6–17.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.3%26.2–36.7 | 32.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%10.9–16.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%32.6–46.9 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%6.8–10.6 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%78.6–84.9 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58%54.3–61.9 | 54.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.1–90 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.6–83.6 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%60.8–71.2 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%67.1–82.1 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.1–26.1 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%27.9–38.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%22.5–30.5 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%11.9–18 | 18.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%9.6–13.8 | 14.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7–9.9 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.6–9.2 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.1–11.1 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.7%32.9–42.7 | 38.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%15.5–21.2 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%13.9–18.5 | 18.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.5 | 6.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.8–10.7 | 10% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Hazen
Is Hazen a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hazen is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C 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 Hazen?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 47.3%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hazen?
Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart in Stuttgart, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Hazen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hazen have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–10.6%), 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 Hazen more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hazen.
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.