On CDC estimates, Landmark is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Landmark trails Arkansas on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Landmark. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Landmark
Landmark is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Landmark is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Landmark
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 4% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Landmark runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Landmark
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.8%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (14.1% vs 10.4%) and no reliable transportation (12.8% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 18.2% 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 Landmark’s likely range.
What’s behind Landmark’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Landmark is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #107 of 123 in Arkansas. All seven of Landmark’s estimates fall in the lowest 12% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 19.3% of adults, against 15.6% across Arkansas and 13% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Landmark’s median household income is $53,788; among the 7,056 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Landmark adults…
Landmark runs above AR on 9 of 12 conditions. 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.
18.2% of Landmark adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Landmark
No hospital or community health center in Landmark 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 Landmark; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Landmark adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Landmark adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Landmark 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.
Landmark and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Landmark adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Landmark
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Landmark is better than Arkansas on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Landmark’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Landmark | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.8%28.2–35.1 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17–21.4 | 15.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.5–21.9 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44%39–48.6 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.4%15.2–19.4 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.8%45.3–52 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.8%38.3–45.1 | 38% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.4%31.3–37.2 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 7.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.7%11–14.3 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.7%5.1–6.2 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 27.8%24.1–31.8 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.4%17.4–23.2 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.6%34.1–42.7 | 32.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%10.9–15.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39%35–43.2 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.9%12.6–17.5 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%77.3–82.9 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.9%44.7–51.1 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.7–86.5 | 84.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.9–81.8 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%58.2–66.5 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%64.3–76.6 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%22.8–29.1 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%30.8–38.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%24.9–31.7 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.8%21.6–28.3 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.8%15.5–20.3 | 14.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.1%12.3–16 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.8%11.2–14.5 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.2%15.5–21.2 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.3%41–49.1 | 38.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.8%22–27.5 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.2%18.6–23.5 | 18.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11%9.7–12.1 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.4%11.8–14.9 | 10% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Arkansas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Landmark
Is Landmark a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Landmark is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #107 of 123 in Arkansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Landmark?
CDC estimates 44% of adults have obesity, likely between 39% and 48.6%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Landmark?
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences in Little Rock, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Landmark’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Landmark have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.6–17.5%), against 11.3% across Arkansas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Landmark more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Landmark.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.