Where Sweet Home residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sweet Home, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sweet Home. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sweet Home
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Sweet Home
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.8%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (22%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. High blood pressure is also above the state: 57%, vs 41.4% across Arkansas. In all, Sweet Home runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sweet Home
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (19.3% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (23.8% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 23.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Sweet Home, and more people treating it
57% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. 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 Sweet Home’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sweet Home adults…
Sweet Home runs below AR on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.9% of Sweet Home adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sweet Home adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Sweet Home
No hospital or community health center in Sweet Home 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 Sweet Home; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
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How Sweet Home adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sweet Home runs above Arkansas.
4 in 10 Sweet Home 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.
Sweet Home and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station | — | — | — | — |
College Station: 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 Sweet Home adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sweet Home
Why doesn’t Sweet Home have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sweet Home.
What hospital is closest to Sweet Home?
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences in Little Rock, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Sweet Home’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sweet Home?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is College Station Clinic in Little Rock, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sweet Home.
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.