Crossroads Fire Tower · Photo: Tony Kelley · CC BY-SA 3.0North Crossett’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
North Crossett differs from Arkansas on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Crossett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Crossett
North Crossett is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, North Crossett is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in North Crossett
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 4% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, North Crossett runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More North Crossett adults get no exercise
43.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 32.1% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in North Crossett, and more people treating it
49.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 North Crossett’s likely range.
What’s behind North Crossett’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Crossett is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #119 of 123 in Arkansas. All seven of North Crossett’s estimates fall in the lowest 4% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 43.7% 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). North Crossett’s median household income is $32,917; among the 913 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$41K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where North Crossett compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 North Crossett adults…
North Crossett runs above AR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Crossett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near North Crossett
No hospital or community health center in North Crossett 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 North Crossett; ≈ 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 North Crossett adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North Crossett runs above Arkansas.
4 in 10 North Crossett 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.
20.6% of North Crossett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
North Crossett and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Crossett | D− | 46.1% | 18.3% | 23.5% | CDC place |
| Crossett | D | 45.6% | 18.2% | 17.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Crossett adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Crossett
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Crossett is better than Arkansas on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside North Crossett’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Crossett | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.9%29.9–38 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.4–23.4 | 15.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.5%19.1–24.1 | 18.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.1%38.4–54.2 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.3%15.9–20.9 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.2%44.6–53.8 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.5%38.1–47.1 | 38% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.1%32.4–39.9 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–13 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–10.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.7%9.6–12 | 7.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.8%12.1–15.8 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.3%21.1–29.8 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.5%20–27.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 43.7%38–49.4 | 32.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.7–16 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.4%35.3–49.7 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.2%10.7–16 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%76.8–83.4 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45%41.1–48.8 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.7–85.4 | 84.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%77–82.3 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.6%49.7–61.5 | 61.6% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 62.9%52.9–72.1 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.1%24.2–32.4 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.9%31.3–42.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.4%24–32.8 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.8%22.7–31 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.4%15.7–21.1 | 14.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.8%12.8–16.8 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.2%11.4–15.1 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.6%17.1–24 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 48.7%43.6–53.8 | 38.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.5%22.5–28.7 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.2%20.5–26.1 | 18.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.4%10.2–12.8 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.4%8.4–10.6 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.7%12.9–16.6 | 10% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 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 North Crossett
Is North Crossett a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Crossett is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #119 of 123 in Arkansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Crossett?
CDC estimates 46.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.4% and 54.2%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Crossett?
Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett, 2.8 miles in a straight line from North Crossett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Crossett have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–16%), 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 North Crossett more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Crossett.
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.