Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Wilson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wilson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wilson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilson
Dental care lags in Wilson
46% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 23.9% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Stroke runs high in Wilson
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 4% across Arkansas. Conditions ↓
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 Wilson’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wilson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Wilson adults…
Wilson runs above AR on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Wilson residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Wilson
No hospital or community health center in Wilson 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 Wilson; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Wilson adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Wilson 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.
13.9% of Wilson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Wilson 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 Wilson adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wilson
Why doesn’t Wilson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wilson.
What hospital is closest to Wilson?
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton in Covington, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Wilson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilson.
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.