Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Arlington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arlington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arlington
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Arlington
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 4% across Kentucky. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.2%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, Arlington runs above Kentucky on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Arlington adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.1%), vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Arlington
50.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 26.6% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). 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 Kentucky figure falls outside Arlington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Arlington adults…
Arlington runs above KY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Arlington
No hospital or community health center in Arlington 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 Arlington; ≈ 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).
How Arlington adults are doing
About the same as Kentucky on each measure.
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.
21.7% of Arlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Arlington 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 Arlington adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arlington
Why doesn’t Arlington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arlington.
What hospital is closest to Arlington?
Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, 20.1 miles in a straight line from Arlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Arlington?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kentuckycare - 021 in Bardwell, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arlington.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky 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.