W. H. Allen House · Photo: Fessie · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Mount Holly residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mount Holly, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mount Holly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Holly
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Mount Holly
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.7%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 4% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Mount Holly runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mount Holly
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.8%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (14.1% vs 10.4%) and no reliable transportation (12.9% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 20.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Mount Holly
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.8%), vs 15.8% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
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 Mount Holly’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mount Holly adults…
Mount Holly runs above AR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.8% of Mount Holly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
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.
Care in and near Mount Holly
No hospital or community health center in Mount Holly 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 Mount Holly; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Holly adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Mount Holly adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Mount Holly 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.
Mount Holly 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 Mount Holly adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mount Holly
Why doesn’t Mount Holly have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mount Holly.
What hospital is closest to Mount Holly?
South Arkansas Regional Hospital in El Dorado, 17.1 miles in a straight line from Mount Holly’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mount Holly.
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.