Photo: Jma661 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Newport is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Newport differs from Arkansas on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newport
Newport is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Newport is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Newport
43.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 26.2% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Newport
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.4%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (15.8% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (21.1% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 20.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Newport is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Newport is healthier than 3%. Against the 1,205 towns with similar household incomes ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 25%. 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 Newport’s likely range.
What’s behind Newport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newport is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #109 of 123 in Arkansas. All seven of Newport’s estimates fall in the lowest 14% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 40.1% of adults, against 32.1% across Arkansas and 24.7% nationally.
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). Newport’s median household income is $34,764; among the 1,205 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 25%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Newport compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Newport 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.
20.3% of Newport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Newport adults…
Newport runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Newport
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Newport, 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 Newport; ≈ 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.
5.2 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Newport adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Newport runs above Arkansas.
2 in 5 Newport 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.
Newport and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newport adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newport
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newport is better than Arkansas on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Newport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newport | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.6%27.1–34 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16–20.2 | 15.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.8%19.5–24.3 | 18.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.8%36.7–53.5 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.3%13.4–17.3 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.7%39.5–48.1 | 41.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.7–42.2 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%26.4–32.8 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.4–9.1 | 7.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.7%9.4–11.9 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.2%22–30.7 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.6%18.6–24.5 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.1%34.8–45.5 | 32.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.1–16.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.8%36.7–51.3 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14%11.7–16.5 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74.1–81.3 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.8%39.8–47.9 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.9%79.5–84.1 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%73–78.4 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.1%52.3–63.8 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.3%60.6–77.4 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%22.9–30.4 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.7%33–44.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.1%26.8–35.5 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.4%24.8–32 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.1%18.4–23.9 | 14.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.8%13.8–17.7 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.8%12.1–15.6 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.3%17.4–23.3 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.4%38.5–48.3 | 38.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.8%18.3–23.2 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.5%20.1–24.9 | 18.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.2%7.4–9 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.1%11.6–14.5 | 10% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.5–6.7 | 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 Newport
Is Newport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newport is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #109 of 123 in Arkansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Newport?
CDC estimates 44.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.7% and 53.5%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newport?
Unity Health - Newport in Newport, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Newport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Newport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–16.5%), 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 Newport 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 Newport.
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.