Where Reed residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Reed, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Reed. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reed
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Reed
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.1%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), vs 4% across Arkansas. High blood pressure is also above the state: 58.9%, vs 41.4% across Arkansas. In all, Reed runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Reed
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.7%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (19.2% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (24.3% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 22.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Reed, and more people treating it
58.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 84% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. 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 Reed’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Reed adults…
Reed runs below AR on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. 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.
22.5% of Reed adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Reed adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Reed
No hospital or community health center in Reed 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 Reed; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Reed adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Reed runs above Arkansas.
4 in 10 Reed 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.
Reed 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 Reed adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Reed
Why doesn’t Reed have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Reed.
What hospital is closest to Reed?
Mcgehee Hospital in Mcgehee, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Reed’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Reed.
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.