Jerome Elementary School No. 22 · Photo: Flickr user: Farther Along · CC BY 2.0Where Jerome residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jerome, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 71638. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jerome
Dental care lags in Jerome
40.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 30.3% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Jerome
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.9%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. COPD is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 8.6% across Arkansas. In all, Jerome runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Jerome
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.6%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (19.3% vs 10.4%) and no reliable transportation (16.3% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 25.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% 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 Jerome’s likely range; Jerome’s figures come from ZIP code 71638, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jerome adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Jerome adults…
Jerome runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. 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.
25.7% of Jerome adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Jerome
No hospital or community health center in Jerome 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 Jerome; ≈ 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 Jerome adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jerome runs above Arkansas.
4 in 10 Jerome 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.
Jerome 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 Jerome adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jerome
Why doesn’t Jerome have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jerome.
What hospital is closest to Jerome?
Chicot Memorial Medical Center in Lake Village, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Jerome’s 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 Jerome?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Dermott Medical Clinic in Dermott, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jerome.
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.