Where Salado residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Salado, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Salado. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Salado
Dental care lags in Salado
45.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 31.6% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Salado
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (22.5%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Depression is above the state too: 29.4%, vs 24.6% across Arkansas. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Salado
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.7%), vs 15.8% 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 Salado’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Salado adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Salado adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Salado runs above Arkansas.
1 in 3 Salado 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.
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.
Out of every 100 Salado adults…
Salado runs above AR on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Salado
No hospital or community health center in Salado 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 Salado; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.1% of Salado adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Salado and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside | D | 42.3% | 13.7% | 18.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Salado adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Salado
Why doesn’t Salado have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Salado.
What hospital is closest to Salado?
White River Medical Center in Batesville, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Salado’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Salado?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare - 48 in Batesville, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Salado.
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.