Where Ozark Acres residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ozark Acres, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ozark Acres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ozark Acres
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ozark Acres
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.2%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.4%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 6%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Ozark Acres runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ozark Acres
47.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 29% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
In Ozark Acres, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 11.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Arkansas 11.3%), yet 31.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 24.4% across the state. 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 Ozark Acres’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Ozark Acres adults…
Ozark Acres runs above AR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ozark Acres adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Ozark Acres
No hospital or community health center in Ozark Acres 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 Ozark Acres; ≈ 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.
How Ozark Acres adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Ozark Acres 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.
13.4% of Ozark Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Ozark Acres 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 Ozark Acres adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ozark Acres
Why doesn’t Ozark Acres have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ozark Acres.
What hospital is closest to Ozark Acres?
Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital in Salem, 24.3 miles in a straight line from Ozark Acres’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ozark Acres?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is 1st Choice Healthcare Highland in Highland, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ozark Acres.
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.