Philadelphia Methodist Church · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Violet Hill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Violet Hill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 72584. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Violet Hill
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Violet Hill
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Violet Hill runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Violet Hill
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.1%), 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 Violet Hill’s likely range; Violet Hill’s figures come from ZIP code 72584, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Violet Hill adults…
Violet Hill runs above AR on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Violet Hill
No hospital or community health center in Violet Hill 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 Violet Hill; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Violet Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Violet Hill adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Violet Hill 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.
15.3% of Violet Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Violet Hill 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 Violet Hill adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Violet Hill
Why doesn’t Violet Hill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Violet Hill.
What hospital is closest to Violet Hill?
Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital in Salem, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Violet Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Violet Hill?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare - 23 in Horseshoe Bend, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Violet Hill.
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.