Photo: Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Marvell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marvell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marvell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marvell
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Marvell
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.7%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Marvell runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Marvell
45.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 24.1% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Marvell’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Marvell
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.1%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (16.3% vs 10.4%) and no reliable transportation (14% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 21.3% 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 Marvell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Marvell adults…
Marvell runs above AR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marvell 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.
21.3% of Marvell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Marvell
1 community health center in Marvell, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Marvell; ≈ 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Marvell adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Marvell runs above Arkansas.
2 in 5 Marvell 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.
Marvell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Marvell adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marvell
Why doesn’t Marvell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marvell.
Where can I get low-cost care near Marvell?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Arkansas Family Health Center - Marvell in Marvell, 0.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marvell.
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.