Photo: Colinhester · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Marked Tree is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Marked Tree differs from Arkansas on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marked Tree. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marked Tree
Marked Tree is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Marked Tree is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Marked Tree
40.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 27.4% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Marked Tree
The closest emergency room is Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro in Jonesboro, 26.1 miles away in a straight line. And 13.2% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.7% across Arkansas. For everyday care, East Arkansas Family Health Center is closer (8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Marked Tree, and more people treating it
47.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 80.3% 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 Marked Tree’s likely range.
What’s behind Marked Tree’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marked Tree is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of Marked Tree’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 41.5% of adults, against 32.1% across Arkansas and 24.7% 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). Marked Tree’s median household income is $45,656; among the 4,243 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Marked Tree compares well: binge drinking, 11.8% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Marked Tree adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Marked Tree
No hospital or community health center in Marked Tree 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 Marked Tree; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Marked Tree adults…
Marked Tree runs above AR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Marked Tree adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
4 in 10 Marked Tree 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.
19.5% of Marked Tree adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Marked Tree and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marked Tree | D− | 43.8% | 17.3% | 20.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marked Tree adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marked Tree
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marked Tree is better than Arkansas on 2 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Marked Tree’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Marked Tree | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.7%27.8–35.9 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%16.9–21.7 | 15.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%17.8–22.7 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.8%35.5–52.2 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.3%15–19.6 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.7%43.2–52.1 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.8%37.3–46.4 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.2%30.6–37.9 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 7.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.1%10.4–13.9 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 27.4%23.3–31.8 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.6%17.4–24 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 41.5%35.8–47.2 | 32.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.8%9.5–14.4 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.1%37.3–51 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.8%10.4–15.6 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.3–84 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 40.7%37.1–44.3 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.6–86.9 | 84.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.5–82.7 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.9%54.2–65.2 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.8%59.1–76 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%21.5–29.2 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.4%31.2–42 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.3%26.1–34.9 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.1%22.4–30.5 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.8%16.1–21.8 | 14.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.6%12.6–16.7 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.2%11.4–15.2 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.5%16.3–23.2 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.8%40.7–51 | 38.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.2%21.2–27.3 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.5%18.9–24.3 | 18.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%9–11.4 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.7%12–15.5 | 10% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.9%6.1–7.9 | 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 Marked Tree
Is Marked Tree a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marked Tree is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Marked Tree?
CDC estimates 43.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.5% and 52.2%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marked Tree?
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro in Jonesboro, 26.1 miles in a straight line from Marked Tree’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Marked Tree have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.4–15.6%), 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 Marked Tree more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marked Tree.
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.