Where Hector residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hector, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hector. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hector
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Hector
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.7%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 4% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Hector runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Arkansas 18%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Hector
45.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 34.3% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hector
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.9%), 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 Hector’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hector adults…
Hector runs above AR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hector is an older town: 26% 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 Hector as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hector 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 Hector
1 community health center in Hector, 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 Hector; ≈ 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 Hector adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hector runs above Arkansas.
1 in 3 Hector 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.
19.8% of Hector adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Hector 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 Hector adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hector
Why doesn’t Hector have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hector.
What hospital is closest to Hector?
St. Marys Regional Medical Center in Russellville, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Hector’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hector?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare-105 in Hector, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hector.
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.