Where Rondo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rondo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rondo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rondo
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Rondo
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.4%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Rondo runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rondo, and more people treating it
55% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 85% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Rondo adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.7%), 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 Rondo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rondo adults…
Rondo runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rondo 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Rondo
No hospital or community health center in Rondo 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 Rondo; ≈ 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 Rondo adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rondo runs above Arkansas.
4 in 10 Rondo 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.
15.6% of Rondo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Rondo 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 Rondo adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rondo
Why doesn’t Rondo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rondo.
What hospital is closest to Rondo?
Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City, 26.2 miles in a straight line from Rondo’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 Rondo?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lee County Cooperative Clinic Dba Olly Neal Community Health Center in Marianna, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rondo.
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.