Parkdale Baptist Church-AS0051 · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Parkdale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Parkdale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Parkdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Parkdale
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Parkdale
22.3% of adults have diabetes, vs 13.3% across Arkansas. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 4% across Arkansas. High blood pressure is also above the state: 56.5%, vs 41.4% across Arkansas. In all, Parkdale runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Parkdale
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.1%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (18.3% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (22.8% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 22.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Parkdale adults get no exercise
43.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 32.1% 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 Parkdale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Parkdale adults…
Parkdale runs above AR on 8 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.
22.9% of Parkdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
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.
Care in and near Parkdale
No hospital or community health center in Parkdale 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 Parkdale; ≈ 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 Parkdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Parkdale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Parkdale runs above Arkansas.
2 in 5 Parkdale 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.
Parkdale 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 Parkdale adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Parkdale
Why doesn’t Parkdale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Parkdale.
What hospital is closest to Parkdale?
West Carroll Memorial Hospital in Oak Grove, 19.9 miles in a straight line from Parkdale’s 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 Parkdale?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wilmot Clinic in Wilmot, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Parkdale.
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.