Rison Cities Service Station · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Rison residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rison, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rison. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rison
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Rison
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.5%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Rison runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rison
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (13.5% vs 10.4%) and no reliable transportation (11.8% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 16.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Rison
49.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 27% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). 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 Rison’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rison adults…
Rison 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.
16.6% of Rison adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rison adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Rison
1 community health center in Rison, 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 Rison; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Rison adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Rison 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.
Rison 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 Rison adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rison
Why doesn’t Rison have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rison.
What hospital is closest to Rison?
Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Rison’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 Rison?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mainline Rison in Rison, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rison.
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.