Where Widener residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Widener, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Widener. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Widener
Making ends meet is harder in Widener
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.3%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (18.4% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (23.8% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 24.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Widener
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 4% across Arkansas. COPD is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 8.6% across Arkansas. In all, Widener runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Widener
45.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 24.4% 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 Widener’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.
24.3% of Widener adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Widener adults…
Widener runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Widener adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Widener
No hospital or community health center in Widener 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 Widener; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Widener adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Widener runs above Arkansas.
2 in 5 Widener 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.
Widener 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 Widener adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Widener
Why doesn’t Widener have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Widener.
What hospital is closest to Widener?
Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Widener’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 Widener?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Madison Area Clinic in Madison, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Widener.
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.