Photo: Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, McCrory is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
McCrory differs from Arkansas on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McCrory. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McCrory
McCrory is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, McCrory is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in McCrory
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 4% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, McCrory runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More McCrory adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.3%), vs 32.1% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in McCrory, and more people treating it
48.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
McCrory is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, McCrory is healthier than 6%. Against the 3,503 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$54K), it’s healthier than 23%. 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 McCrory’s likely range.
What’s behind McCrory’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McCrory is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 36% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). McCrory’s median household income is $43,516; among the 3,503 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$54K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where McCrory compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 McCrory adults…
McCrory runs above AR on 8 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of McCrory adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near McCrory
1 community health center in McCrory, 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 McCrory; ≈ 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 McCrory adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 McCrory adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.8% of McCrory adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
McCrory and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McCrory adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for McCrory
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, McCrory is better than Arkansas on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside McCrory’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | McCrory | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.6%27.2–36.1 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.2–22.6 | 15.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.5–22.4 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%29.9–46.4 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.5%15.3–20.1 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.4%43.9–52.9 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.6%38.1–47.2 | 38% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36%32.3–39.9 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 7.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.9%11–15 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.3–6.7 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.4%17.7–25.6 | 18.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.6%17.2–24.2 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.3%34.3–46.4 | 32.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%9.8–14.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%31.2–45.6 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%9.5–14.9 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.5–84 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.8%43.9–51.8 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.5–87 | 84.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.6%79.2–83.9 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.4%54.7–65.8 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%64–79.9 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%22.2–30.1 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%30.6–41.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.3%24.3–32.8 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.3%19.2–28 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.7%13.2–18.6 | 14.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.1%10.4–14.1 | 10.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%9.9–13.5 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%13.6–20.3 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.7%41.2–52.3 | 38.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25%21.5–28.5 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.2%18.4–24.1 | 18.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.7%7.5–9.9 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.6%11.6–15.6 | 10% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 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 McCrory
Is McCrory a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McCrory is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in McCrory?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 46.4%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to McCrory?
Crossridge Community Hospital in Wynne, 23.3 miles in a straight line from McCrory’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in McCrory have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–14.9%), 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 McCrory 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 McCrory.
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.