Where Rover residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rover, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rover. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rover
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Rover
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 4% across Arkansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.8%, vs 28.5% across Arkansas. In all, Rover runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Rover
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.5%), vs 15.8% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Rover
50% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 29.2% 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 Rover’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rover adults…
Rover runs above AR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Rover adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Rover
No hospital or community health center in Rover 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 Rover; ≈ 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 Rover adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Rover 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.
16.8% of Rover adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Rover 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 Rover adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rover
Why doesn’t Rover have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rover.
What hospital is closest to Rover?
Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Rover’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rover.
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.