Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Roland is healthier than 4%
Roland differs from Arkansas on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Roland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roland
Against towns with similar incomes, Roland’s lead shrinks
Roland is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but 4% of the 1,527 towns with similar household incomes ($131K–$219K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Roland keeps up with checkups
It beats Arkansas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (65.2% vs 54.7%) and cholesterol checks (89.4% vs 84.8%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Roland
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.2% across Arkansas. Conditions ↓
Roland is an active town
Only 23.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 32.1% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
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 Roland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Roland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Roland is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 76% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 53%.
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). Roland’s median household income is $175,125; among the 1,527 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($131K–$219K), it’s healthier than 4%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Roland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
Out of every 100 Roland adults…
Roland runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Roland residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Roland
No hospital or community health center in Roland 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 Roland; ≈ 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 Roland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Roland does better than Arkansas.
1 in 3 Roland 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.
5.2% of Roland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Roland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland | B+ | 35.8% | 11.5% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Natural Steps | — | — | — | — |
Natural Steps: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Roland adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Roland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Roland is better than Arkansas on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Roland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Roland | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15–22.2 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.4–15.8 | 15.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.5–18 | 18.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%30.9–40.7 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.8–13.5 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.4%37.4–45.2 | 41.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%37.2–44.3 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%26.7–33.5 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6–8.2 | 7.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%5.7–9.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3–4.1 | 4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.5–13.6 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.1–15.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.6%19.5–28.6 | 32.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13–18.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%30.2–37.9 | 38.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.1–9.3 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.3–83.9 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%62.3–68 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.5–91.2 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76–81.9 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72%68.3–75.4 | 61.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%68.8–80.4 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.1–27.6 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%27.5–35.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%20.3–27.5 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.8%7.6–12.6 | 18.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%6.9–10.4 | 14.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5–7.4 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5–7.2 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.2%3.9–6.8 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%27.3–36.7 | 38.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.1–17.8 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%11.7–16.6 | 18.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.5–5.1 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6–8.8 | 10% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.8–4.2 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Roland
Is Roland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Roland is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Roland?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 40.7%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Roland?
Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway in Conway, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Roland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Roland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–9.3%), 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 Roland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Roland.
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.