Photo: Aesopposea · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bentonville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bentonville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bentonville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bentonville
Smoking is more common in Bentonville
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.3%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bentonville
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.9%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (10.3% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 19.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Bentonville adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. 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 Ohio figure falls outside Bentonville’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.7% of Bentonville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Bentonville adults…
Bentonville runs above OH on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bentonville
No hospital or community health center in Bentonville 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 Bentonville; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bentonville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Bentonville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bentonville runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Bentonville 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.
Bentonville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township | D | 39.2% | 14.9% | 20.4% | ZIP codes |
| Sprigg Township | D− | 43% | 18.2% | 25.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bentonville adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bentonville
Why doesn’t Bentonville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bentonville.
What hospital is closest to Bentonville?
Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Bentonville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bentonville?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is West Union Clinic in West Union, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bentonville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.