Photo: Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Ola residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ola, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ola. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ola
Dental care lags in Ola
43.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 29.5% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Ola
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.3%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Ola runs above Arkansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ola
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.4%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (15.1% vs 10.4%) and no reliable transportation (13.9% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 20.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% 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 Ola’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Ola adults…
Ola runs above AR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.9% of Ola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Ola
No hospital or community health center in Ola 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 Ola; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Ola adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ola runs above Arkansas.
1 in 3 Ola 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.
Ola 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 Ola adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ola
Why doesn’t Ola have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ola.
What hospital is closest to Ola?
Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Ola’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ola.
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.