Photo: Paltron · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Mammoth Spring residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mammoth Spring, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mammoth Spring. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mammoth Spring
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Mammoth Spring
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.9%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Mammoth Spring runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Mammoth Spring, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 11.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Arkansas 11.3%), yet 30.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 24.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Mammoth Spring
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.2%), vs 15.8% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
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 Mammoth Spring’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mammoth Spring adults…
Mammoth Spring runs above AR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mammoth Spring adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Mammoth Spring
No hospital or community health center in Mammoth Spring 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 Mammoth Spring; ≈ 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).
How Mammoth Spring adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Mammoth Spring 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.
14.3% of Mammoth Spring adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Mammoth Spring 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 Mammoth Spring adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mammoth Spring
Why doesn’t Mammoth Spring have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mammoth Spring.
What hospital is closest to Mammoth Spring?
Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital in Salem, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Mammoth Spring’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 Mammoth Spring?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southern Missouri Community Health Center Thayer Clinic in Thayer, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mammoth Spring.
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.