Murphy, J.T., No 1 Crater · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Norphlet residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Norphlet, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Norphlet. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norphlet
COPD and heart disease run high in Norphlet
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Norphlet
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.1%), 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 Norphlet’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Norphlet adults…
Norphlet runs above AR on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Norphlet residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
Care in and near Norphlet
No hospital or community health center in Norphlet 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 Norphlet; ≈ 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 Norphlet adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Norphlet adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Norphlet 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.
12.2% of Norphlet adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Norphlet 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 Norphlet adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Norphlet
Why doesn’t Norphlet have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Norphlet.
What hospital is closest to Norphlet?
South Arkansas Regional Hospital in El Dorado, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Norphlet’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 Norphlet.
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.