Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki · CC BY 3.0Where Turrell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Turrell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Turrell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Turrell
Making ends meet is harder in Turrell
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.6%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (15.9% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (21.9% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 17.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Turrell
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 4% across Arkansas. High blood pressure is also above the state: 52.3%, vs 41.4% across Arkansas. In all, Turrell runs above Arkansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Turrell keeps up with checkups
It beats Arkansas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.9% vs 79%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 84.8%). 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 Turrell’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.6% of Turrell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Turrell adults…
Turrell runs below AR on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Turrell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Turrell
No hospital or community health center in Turrell 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 Turrell; ≈ 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.
3.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Turrell adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Turrell runs above Arkansas.
2 in 5 Turrell 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.
Turrell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmore | — | — | — | — |
Gilmore: 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 Turrell adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Turrell
Why doesn’t Turrell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Turrell.
What hospital is closest to Turrell?
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden in West Memphis, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Turrell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Turrell.
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.