Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]) · CC BY 3.0Where Hughes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hughes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hughes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hughes
Dental care lags in Hughes
40.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 34.7% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hughes
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.8%), about twice the Arkansas rate. Utility shut-off threats (20.2% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (26.3% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 26.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Hughes
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.1%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 4% across Arkansas. High blood pressure is also above the state: 51.7%, vs 41.4% across Arkansas. In all, Hughes runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Arkansas 18%), and diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
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 Hughes’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hughes 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.
26.1% of Hughes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Hughes adults…
Hughes runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Hughes is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Heart disease, COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hughes as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Hughes
1 community health center in Hughes, 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 Hughes; ≈ 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.
How Hughes adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hughes runs above Arkansas.
2 in 5 Hughes 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.
Hughes 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 Hughes adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hughes
Why doesn’t Hughes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hughes.
What hospital is closest to Hughes?
Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Hughes’ 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 Hughes?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hughes Clinic in Hughes, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hughes.
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.