On CDC estimates, West Crossett is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
West Crossett differs from Arkansas on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Crossett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Crossett
West Crossett is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, West Crossett is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke run high in West Crossett
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, West Crossett runs above Arkansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Arkansas 18%), and diabetes and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in West Crossett, and more people treating it
47.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 80.4% 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 West Crossett’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind West Crossett’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Crossett is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 26% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 6%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). West Crossett’s median household income is $55,378; among the 7,535 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where West Crossett compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 West Crossett adults…
West Crossett runs above AR on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
West Crossett is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Arthritis, stroke and diabetes rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in West Crossett as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Crossett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near West Crossett
No hospital or community health center in West Crossett 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 West Crossett; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How West Crossett adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
4 in 10 West Crossett 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.
13% of West Crossett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
West Crossett and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Crossett | D | 43.5% | 16% | 17.3% | CDC place |
| Crossett | D | 45.6% | 18.2% | 17.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Crossett adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Crossett
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Crossett is better than Arkansas on 2 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside West Crossett’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Crossett | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.4%22.9–30.2 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.6–19 | 15.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.3–21 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.5%35.8–51.4 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16%13.8–18.3 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.1%42.5–51.6 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.7%36–45.2 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.2%29.4–37 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 7.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.3%8.1–10.9 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.9%17.9–26.3 | 18.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%14.5–20.3 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 36.6%31.3–42 | 32.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.5–15.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.2%37–51.6 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8–12.2 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79–85.3 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.1%46–54.1 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.7–89.5 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.5–83.1 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.3%55.6–66.9 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%65.2–80.9 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%20.8–28.5 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.5%31.4–42.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.3%25.3–33.7 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.9%16.6–23.6 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.7%13.4–18.4 | 14.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.6%10–13.3 | 10.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 9.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13%10.6–15.6 | 11.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.8%35.7–45.9 | 38.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.2%17.4–23.1 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.1%15.8–20.7 | 18.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.5 | 6.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.2–12.1 | 10% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Arkansas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in West Crossett
Is West Crossett a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Crossett is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Crossett?
CDC estimates 43.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.8% and 51.4%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Crossett?
Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett, 3.9 miles in a straight line from West Crossett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Crossett have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–12.2%), against 11.3% across Arkansas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in West Crossett more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Crossett.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.