Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki (thomasmachnitzki.com) · CC BY 3.0Where Parkin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Parkin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Parkin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Parkin
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Parkin
1 in 11 adults have had a stroke (8.7%), about twice the Arkansas rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (26.8%), about twice the Arkansas rate. COPD is also above the state: 16%, vs 8.6% across Arkansas. In all, Parkin runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Arkansas 18%), and stroke, diabetes and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Parkin adults get no exercise
52.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 32.1% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Parkin
45.1% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 18.5% across Arkansas (more than twice the Arkansas rate). Utility shut-off threats (25.5% vs 10.4%) and no reliable transportation (21.8% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 38.7% 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 Parkin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Parkin adults…
Parkin runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Parkin is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Parkin as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
3.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
38.7% of Parkin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Parkin
1 community health center in Parkin, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Parkin; ≈ 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 Parkin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Parkin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Parkin runs above Arkansas.
2 in 5 Parkin 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.
Parkin 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 Parkin adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Parkin
Why doesn’t Parkin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Parkin.
What hospital is closest to Parkin?
Crossridge Community Hospital in Wynne, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Parkin’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 Parkin?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare - 25 in Parkin, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Parkin.
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.