Where Higginson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Higginson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Higginson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Higginson
Dental care lags in Higginson
46.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 25.2% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Higginson
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. No reliable transportation (11.9% vs 9.7%) is higher too. 15.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Higginson
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.7%), 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 Higginson’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Higginson 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.
15.2% of Higginson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Higginson adults…
Higginson runs below AR on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 4% of Higginson residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Heart disease, cancer and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Higginson
No hospital or community health center in Higginson 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 Higginson; ≈ 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 Higginson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Higginson runs above Arkansas.
1 in 3 Higginson 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.
Higginson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy | C | 38% | 11.1% | 14.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Higginson adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Higginson
Why doesn’t Higginson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Higginson.
What hospital is closest to Higginson?
White County Medical Center in Searcy, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Higginson’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 Higginson?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare-64 in Searcy, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Higginson.
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.