Photo: Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Pindall residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pindall, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pindall. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pindall
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pindall
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Pindall runs above Arkansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Pindall
22.3% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.8% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
In Pindall, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Arkansas 11.3%), yet 30% 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 Pindall’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pindall adults…
Pindall runs above AR on 9 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 Pindall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Pindall
No hospital or community health center in Pindall 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 Pindall; ≈ 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 Pindall adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Pindall 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.
14.5% of Pindall adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Pindall 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 Pindall adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pindall
Why doesn’t Pindall have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pindall.
What hospital is closest to Pindall?
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Pindall’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pindall.
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.