Photo: Todd Johnson · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hensley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hensley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hensley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hensley
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Hensley
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.2%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Hensley runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hensley
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.7%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (15% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (19.6% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 17.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Hensley
47.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 25.4% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Hensley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hensley adults…
Hensley runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.3% of Hensley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hensley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Hensley
No hospital or community health center in Hensley 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 Hensley; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Hensley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hensley runs above Arkansas.
4 in 10 Hensley 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.
Hensley 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 Hensley adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hensley
Why doesn’t Hensley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hensley.
What hospital is closest to Hensley?
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences in Little Rock, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Hensley’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 Hensley?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Redfield Clinic 1 in Redfield, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hensley.
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.