Where Natural Steps residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Natural Steps, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Natural Steps. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Natural Steps
Natural Steps keeps up with checkups
It beats Arkansas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.2% vs 79%) and dentist visits (70.3% vs 54.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Natural Steps
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.2% across Arkansas. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Arkansas 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Natural Steps is an active town
Only 24.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 32.1% 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 Natural Steps’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Natural Steps adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Natural Steps adults…
Natural Steps runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Natural Steps is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Natural Steps as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Natural Steps
No hospital or community health center in Natural Steps 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 Natural Steps; ≈ 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 Natural Steps adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Natural Steps does better than Arkansas.
3 in 10 Natural Steps 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.
4.9% of Natural Steps adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Natural Steps and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland | B+ | 35.8% | 11.5% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Natural Steps adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Natural Steps
Why doesn’t Natural Steps have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Natural Steps.
What hospital is closest to Natural Steps?
CHI-St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Natural Steps’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Natural Steps?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare - 32 in Maumelle, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Natural Steps.
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.