Where Morrison Bluff residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morrison Bluff, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morrison Bluff. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morrison Bluff
Cancer and arthritis run high in Morrison Bluff
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.2% across Arkansas. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.4%), vs 28.5% across Arkansas. In all, Morrison Bluff runs above Arkansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Morrison Bluff, and more people treating it
46.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Morrison Bluff adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Arkansas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults 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 Morrison Bluff’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Morrison Bluff adults…
Morrison Bluff runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morrison Bluff 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.
8.4% of Morrison Bluff adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Morrison Bluff
No hospital or community health center in Morrison Bluff 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 Morrison Bluff; ≈ 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 Morrison Bluff adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Morrison Bluff 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.
Morrison Bluff and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Morrison Bluff adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Morrison Bluff
Why doesn’t Morrison Bluff have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Morrison Bluff.
What hospital is closest to Morrison Bluff?
Johnson Regional Medical Center in Clarksville, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Morrison Bluff’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Morrison Bluff?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clarksville Community Health Center in Clarksville, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Morrison Bluff.
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.