Where Woodson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Woodson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Woodson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woodson
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Woodson
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.8%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.3%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. High blood pressure is also above the state: 55.7%, vs 41.4% across Arkansas. In all, Woodson runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Woodson
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.3%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (14.7% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (19.4% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 18% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Woodson, and more people treating it
55.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 84.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. 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 Woodson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Woodson adults…
Woodson runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18% of Woodson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Woodson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Woodson
No hospital or community health center in Woodson 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 Woodson; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Woodson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Woodson runs above Arkansas.
4 in 10 Woodson 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.
Woodson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Woodson adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Woodson
Why doesn’t Woodson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Woodson.
What hospital is closest to Woodson?
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences in Little Rock, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Woodson’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 Woodson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Redfield Clinic 1 in Redfield, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Woodson.
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.