Otha Walker Homestead · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where West Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Point
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West Point
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16%), about twice the Arkansas rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.6%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 6%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, West Point runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in West Point
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (29.3%), about twice the Arkansas rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in West Point
41% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 31.9% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). 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 Point’s likely range.
Out of every 100 West Point adults…
West Point runs above AR on 9 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near West Point
No hospital or community health center in West Point 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 Point; ≈ 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 West Point adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Point runs above Arkansas.
1 in 3 West Point 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.
27.9% of West Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
West Point 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 West Point adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Point
Why doesn’t West Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Point.
What hospital is closest to West Point?
White County Medical Center in Searcy, 5.9 miles in a straight line from West Point’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 West Point?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare - 80 in Kensett, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Point.
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.