Meek Building · Photo: Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Leslie residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leslie, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leslie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leslie
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Leslie
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.9%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Leslie runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Leslie, and more people treating it
47.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. 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 Leslie’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Leslie adults…
Leslie runs above AR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leslie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Leslie
No hospital or community health center in Leslie 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 Leslie; ≈ 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 Leslie adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Leslie 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.
12.3% of Leslie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Leslie 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 Leslie adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leslie
Why doesn’t Leslie have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leslie.
What hospital is closest to Leslie?
Ozark Health in Clinton, 19.7 miles in a straight line from Leslie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Leslie?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Boston Mountain Rural Health Center in Marshall, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leslie.
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.