Henry and Cornelia Ford Farm · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where LaGrange residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for LaGrange, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 72352, 72355, 72360. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in LaGrange
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in LaGrange
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.2%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 22.4% of adults have diabetes, vs 13.3% across Arkansas. COPD is also above the state: 13.6%, vs 8.6% across Arkansas. In all, LaGrange runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in LaGrange
42.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 32.7% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in LaGrange
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.2%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (19.6% vs 10.4%) and no reliable transportation (16.3% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 27.5% 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 LaGrange’s likely range; LaGrange’s figures come from ZIP codes 72352, 72355, 72360, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 LaGrange adults…
LaGrange runs above AR on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of LaGrange 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.
27.5% of LaGrange adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near LaGrange
No hospital or community health center in LaGrange 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 LaGrange; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How LaGrange adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, LaGrange runs above Arkansas.
4 in 10 LaGrange 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.
LaGrange 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 LaGrange adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in LaGrange
Why doesn’t LaGrange have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for LaGrange.
What hospital is closest to LaGrange?
Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City, 26.3 miles in a straight line from LaGrange’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 LaGrange?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lee County Cooperative Clinic Dba Olly Neal Community Health Center in Marianna, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in LaGrange.
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.