Photo: Photolitherland Chris Litherland · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Sherrill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sherrill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 72152. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sherrill
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Sherrill
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.7%), about twice the Arkansas rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.8%), about twice the Arkansas rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.6%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Sherrill runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Sherrill
40.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 36.1% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
More Sherrill adults get no exercise
44.6% 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 Sherrill’s likely range; Sherrill’s figures come from ZIP code 72152, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sherrill adults…
Sherrill runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sherrill 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Sherrill
No hospital or community health center in Sherrill 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 Sherrill; ≈ 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 Sherrill adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sherrill runs above Arkansas.
1 in 3 Sherrill 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.
21.5% of Sherrill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Sherrill 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 Sherrill adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sherrill
Why doesn’t Sherrill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sherrill.
What hospital is closest to Sherrill?
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Sherrill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sherrill?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Altheimer Clinic in Altheimer, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sherrill.
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.