Within Arkansas, Rockwell is healthier than 66% of graded towns
Rockwell differs from Arkansas on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rockwell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rockwell
Rockwell looks healthier next to Arkansas than next to the country
It’s healthier than 66% of the 123 Arkansas towns we grade, but 31% of towns nationwide. Much of Arkansas scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Rockwell
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.2% across Arkansas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Rockwell adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Arkansas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults 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 Rockwell’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Rockwell’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rockwell is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #42 of 123 in Arkansas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 50% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 26%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Rockwell’s median household income is $63,500; among the 9,650 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$79K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Rockwell adults…
Rockwell runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
8.5% of Rockwell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Rockwell
No hospital or community health center in Rockwell 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 Rockwell; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Rockwell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Rockwell adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Rockwell 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.
Rockwell and the towns around it
Rockwell has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell | C | 38.1% | 13.2% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Hot Springs | D | 41.2% | 16.2% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| Piney | D− | 43.9% | 15.6% | 22.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rockwell adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rockwell
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rockwell is better than Arkansas on 8 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Rockwell’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rockwell | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.5–25.6 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.8–17.8 | 15.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.6–19.8 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.1%32–44.1 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.4–14.9 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.9%38.8–46.7 | 41.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%34–41.8 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.8%28.5–34.9 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.3 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.3–9.2 | 7.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.7%7.4–10 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.2–16.4 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12.3–17.4 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.9%23.6–32.4 | 32.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.2–17.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%30.7–41.4 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.4–11 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76–82.4 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.9%55–62.3 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.9–88.7 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.8–81.8 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%60.3–69.9 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%64.4–79 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.5–28.3 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.7–38.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.8–28.2 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.4%12.1–17 | 18.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%10–13.6 | 14.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.3–9.7 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%6.9–10.2 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.4%33.9–42.8 | 38.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.2–20.1 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.6–18.9 | 18.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.2–10.3 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 6.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.9–10.4 | 10% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Arkansas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Rockwell
Is Rockwell a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rockwell is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #42 of 123 in Arkansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rockwell?
CDC estimates 38.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 44.1%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rockwell?
CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs in Hot Springs, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Rockwell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rockwell have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–11%), against 11.3% across Arkansas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Rockwell more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rockwell.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.