Where Lakeview residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lakeview, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lakeview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakeview
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Lakeview
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (15.2%), about twice the Arkansas rate. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15.3%), about twice the Arkansas rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.9%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Lakeview runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Arkansas 18%), and heart disease, cancer and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lakeview, and more people treating it
55.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 86.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lakeview keeps up with checkups
It beats Arkansas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.8% vs 79%) and cholesterol checks (91% vs 84.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Lakeview’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lakeview adults…
Lakeview runs above AR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lakeview is an older town: 39% 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 Lakeview as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakeview adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Lakeview
No hospital or community health center in Lakeview 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 Lakeview; ≈ 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 Lakeview adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lakeview does better than Arkansas.
3 in 10 Lakeview 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Lakeview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Lakeview 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 Lakeview adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lakeview
Why doesn’t Lakeview have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lakeview.
What hospital is closest to Lakeview?
Baxter Health in Mountain Home, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Lakeview’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lakeview?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Boston Mountain Rural Health Center - Mountain Home in Mountain Home, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lakeview.
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.