Where Marie residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marie, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marie
Depression is more common in Marie
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (29.1%), vs 24.6% across Arkansas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 21.5%, vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Marie
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.1%), vs 15.8% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Marie
Marie runs below Arkansas on cancer (6.6% vs 8.2%) and heart disease (6.4% vs 7.7%). Conditions ↓
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 Marie’s likely range.
How Marie adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Marie runs above Arkansas.
1 in 3 Marie 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.
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.
Out of every 100 Marie adults…
Marie runs below AR on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Marie
No hospital or community health center in Marie 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 Marie; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Marie 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.
13.2% of Marie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Marie 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 Marie adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Marie
Why doesn’t Marie have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marie.
What hospital is closest to Marie?
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton in Covington, 23.4 miles in a straight line from Marie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marie.
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.