Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, McAlmont is healthier than 66%
McAlmont differs from Arkansas on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McAlmont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McAlmont
Making ends meet is harder in McAlmont
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.3%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (17.9% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (22.4% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 21% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in McAlmont
49.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 32.6% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in McAlmont
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.6%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. High blood pressure is also above the state: 52%, vs 41.4% across Arkansas. In all, McAlmont runs above Arkansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
McAlmont is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, McAlmont is healthier than 11%. Against the 1,198 towns with similar household incomes ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 66%. Health Grade ↓
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 McAlmont’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind McAlmont’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McAlmont is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 39% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). McAlmont’s median household income is $34,696; among the 1,198 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where McAlmont compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 10.8% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 84% (U.S. 77.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21% of McAlmont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of McAlmont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Out of every 100 McAlmont adults…
McAlmont runs below AR on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of McAlmont residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near McAlmont
No hospital or community health center in McAlmont 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 McAlmont; ≈ 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 McAlmont adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, McAlmont runs above Arkansas.
4 in 10 McAlmont 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.
McAlmont and the towns around it
McAlmont’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAlmont | D | 47% | 18.6% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| North Little Rock | D | 43% | 14.5% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Sherwood | B− | 38.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McAlmont adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for McAlmont
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, McAlmont is better than Arkansas on 6 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside McAlmont’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | McAlmont | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.6%25–34.3 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.6–18.5 | 15.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.7–20.5 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47%41.9–52 | 39.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.6%16.2–21.3 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 52%48.3–55.4 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%34.7–41.4 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27.7–33.8 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7–9.4 | 7.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.9%7.2–10.7 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 32.6%28.6–36.6 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%12.5–19.3 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 36.1%31–41.5 | 32.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10.8%9–12.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.2%40.1–48.6 | 38.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.8%8.8–15.4 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 84%81.3–86.3 | 79% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.1%46–52.4 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.1–89.4 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.9–82.8 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%60.3–68.5 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%70.8–81.5 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%17.9–23.4 | 24.6% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 37.2%33.2–41.8 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33%28.7–37.8 | 27% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.3%22.6–34 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.4%18.3–27 | 14.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.9%14.8–21.3 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.6%12–17.7 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21%15.9–26.1 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.9%36.1–45.9 | 38.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23%19.5–26.8 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.4%15.5–21.4 | 18.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6–7.9 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 9%7.4–10.6 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.2%10.1–14.4 | 10% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.8%5.6–8.2 | 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 McAlmont
Is McAlmont a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McAlmont is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in McAlmont?
CDC estimates 47% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.9% and 52%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to McAlmont?
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock in North Little Rock, 1.4 miles in a straight line from McAlmont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in McAlmont have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–15.4%), 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 McAlmont 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 McAlmont.
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.