Photo: Skullrik · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Williford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Williford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Williford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Williford
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Williford
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.3%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 4% across Arkansas. COPD is also above the state: 13.2%, vs 8.6% across Arkansas. In all, Williford runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Williford, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Arkansas 11.3%), yet 30.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 24.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Williford
48.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 23.4% 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 Williford’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Williford adults…
Williford runs above AR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Williford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Williford
No hospital or community health center in Williford 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 Williford; ≈ 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 Williford adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Williford 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.
11% of Williford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Williford 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 Williford adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Williford
Why doesn’t Williford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Williford.
What hospital is closest to Williford?
Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge, 25.1 miles in a straight line from Williford’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 Williford?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is 1st Choice Healthcare Highland in Highland, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Williford.
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.