Photo: Brian Stansberry (photographer) · CC BY 4.0Where Arbyrd residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arbyrd, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arbyrd. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arbyrd
More Arbyrd adults get no exercise
46.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Arbyrd
44.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 32.1% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Arbyrd
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Arbyrd runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Missouri figure falls outside Arbyrd’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arbyrd adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 Arbyrd adults…
Arbyrd runs above MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Arbyrd
No hospital or community health center in Arbyrd 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 Arbyrd; ≈ 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 Arbyrd adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Arbyrd runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Arbyrd 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.
24% of Arbyrd adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Arbyrd and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township | D− | 47.1% | 16.4% | 24.3% | ZIP codes |
| Buffalo Township | D− | 47.8% | 17.6% | 26.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arbyrd adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arbyrd
Why doesn’t Arbyrd have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arbyrd.
What hospital is closest to Arbyrd?
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, 14.4 miles in a straight line from Arbyrd’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arbyrd.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri 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.