Where Little Rock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Little Rock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Little Rock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Rock
Smoking is more common in Little Rock
37.1% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 13.1% across Minnesota (3 times the Minnesota rate). Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Little Rock
43% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 26% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
More Little Rock adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.2%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Minnesota figure falls outside Little Rock’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Little Rock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Little Rock adults…
Little Rock runs below MN on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Little Rock
No hospital or community health center in Little Rock 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 Little Rock; ≈ 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 Little Rock adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Little Rock runs above Minnesota.
4 in 10 Little Rock 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.
37.6% of Little Rock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Little Rock and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lake | — | — | — | — |
Red Lake: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Little Rock adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Little Rock
Why doesn’t Little Rock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Little Rock.
What hospital is closest to Little Rock?
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, 26.5 miles in a straight line from Little Rock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Little Rock.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Minnesota 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.