Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]) · CC BY 3.0Where Wheatley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wheatley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wheatley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wheatley
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Wheatley
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.4%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Wheatley runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wheatley, and more people treating it
49.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Wheatley
The closest emergency room is Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City, 20.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Arcare is closer (5.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Wheatley adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.8%), vs 32.1% 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 Wheatley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wheatley adults…
Wheatley runs above AR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wheatley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Wheatley
No hospital or community health center in Wheatley 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 Wheatley; ≈ 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.
2.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Wheatley adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Wheatley 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.
12.6% of Wheatley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Wheatley 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 Wheatley adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wheatley
Why doesn’t Wheatley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wheatley.
What hospital is closest to Wheatley?
Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City, 20.3 miles in a straight line from Wheatley’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 Wheatley?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare-70 in Brinkley, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wheatley.
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.