Photo: Photolitherland · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Norfork residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Norfork, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Norfork. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norfork
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Norfork
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.2% across Arkansas. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. COPD is also above the state: 11%, vs 8.6% across Arkansas. In all, Norfork runs above Arkansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Norfork, and more people treating it
45.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Norfork 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 Norfork’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Norfork adults…
Norfork runs above AR on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Norfork 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.
8.7% of Norfork adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Norfork
No hospital or community health center in Norfork 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 Norfork; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Norfork adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Norfork 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.
Norfork and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salesville | — | — | — | — |
Salesville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Norfork adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Norfork
Why doesn’t Norfork have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Norfork.
What hospital is closest to Norfork?
Izard Regional Hospital in Calico Rock, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Norfork’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norfork.
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.