Keo Commercial Historic District · Photo: Richard apple · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Keo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Keo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Keo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Keo
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Keo
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 4% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Keo runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Keo
46.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 29.2% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Keo
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.3%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (13.8% vs 10.4%) and no reliable transportation (12% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 18.1% 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 Keo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Keo adults…
Keo runs above AR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Keo 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.
18.1% of Keo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Keo
No hospital or community health center in Keo 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 Keo; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
How Keo adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Keo 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.
Keo 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 Keo adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Keo
Why doesn’t Keo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Keo.
What hospital is closest to Keo?
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock in North Little Rock, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Keo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Keo?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare - 011 in England, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Keo.
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.