Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Midway is healthier than 75%
Midway differs from Arkansas on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Midway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Midway
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Midway
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. Cancer is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 8.2% across Arkansas. In all, Midway runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Midway, and more people treating it
48.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Midway is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Midway is healthier than 11%. Against the 637 towns with similar household incomes ($23K–$38K), it’s healthier than 75%. 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 Midway’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Midway’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Midway is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 37% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Midway’s median household income is $30,750; among the 637 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($23K–$38K), it’s healthier than 75%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Midway compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Midway adults…
Midway runs above AR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Midway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Midway
No hospital or community health center in Midway 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 Midway; ≈ 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 Midway adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Midway 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.
11% of Midway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Midway and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway | D | 39.7% | 15.8% | 18.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Midway adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Midway
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Midway is better than Arkansas on 3 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Midway’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Midway | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.7%23.9–31.8 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.7–21.6 | 15.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.8–20.1 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.7%33–47 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.8%13.7–18.2 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.4%44.1–52.8 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%37.4–46.2 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 38.2%34.5–42.1 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.6%10.5–13 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 7.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.4%10.6–14.4 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23%19–27.2 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.6%15.6–22.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 34.3%29.1–39.9 | 32.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.3%10–15 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%30.6–43.3 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%7.6–11.9 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79–85.2 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.3%47.2–55.3 | 54.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.1–89.6 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.2%79.5–84.8 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%57.5–68 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.6%61.1–77.5 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%22.9–30.5 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%27.4–37.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.1–28.9 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.5%13.5–20.1 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%9.8–14.1 | 14.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%7.8–10.9 | 10.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%7.5–10.2 | 9.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%8.8–13.8 | 11.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.4%36.6–46.4 | 38.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.7%19.7–26 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.1%15.8–20.8 | 18.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.3%9.8–12.9 | 10% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 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 Midway
Is Midway a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Midway 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 Midway?
CDC estimates 39.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33% and 47%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Midway?
Baxter Health in Mountain Home, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Midway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Midway have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–11.9%), 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 Midway 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 Midway.
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.