Where Lake View residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake View, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake View. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake View
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Lake View
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.5%), about twice the Arkansas rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. High blood pressure is also above the state: 59.1%, vs 41.4% across Arkansas. In all, Lake View runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Arkansas 18%), and stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lake View
40.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 31.9% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Lake View’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lake View
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (38.4%), about twice the Arkansas rate. Utility shut-off threats (23% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (28.5% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 30.7% 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 Lake View’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lake View adults…
Lake View runs below AR on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Lake View is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lake View as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake View 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.
30.7% of Lake View adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Lake View
1 community health center in Lake View, 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 Lake View; ≈ 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 Lake View adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lake View runs above Arkansas.
2 in 5 Lake View 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.
Lake View 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 Lake View adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake View
Why doesn’t Lake View have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake View.
What hospital is closest to Lake View?
Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center in Clarksdale, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Lake View’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lake View?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lakeview Area Clinic in Helena, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake View.
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.