How healthy is Conway?
Conway differs from Washington on 12 of 33 measures. It has fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth (4.2% vs 9%) and fewer adults in frequent mental distress (13.5% vs 16.4%). Where it trails the state: more adults who have had cancer (12% vs 7.9%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Conway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Conway
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Conway
No hospital or community health center in Conway 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 Conway; ≈ 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 Conway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Out of every 100 Conway adults…
Conway runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves
How Conway adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Conway does better than Washington.
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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Conway adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 46 people are less certain, so we show Conway's figures without a grade.
All 33 CDC measures for Conway
| Measure | Conway | Likely range | Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 36.5% | 32.9–40.2% | 30.5% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 38% | 34.5–41.6% | 34.9% | about the same |
| Obesity | 32.5% | 27.8–37.5% | 30.6% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 33.4% | 30.1–36.8% | 24.4% | worse |
| Depression | 24% | 20.9–27.2% | 25.1% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 4.2% | 3.3–5.1% | 9% | better |
| Asthma | 10.6% | 9.3–12% | 10.7% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 12% | 10.7–13.4% | 7.9% | worse |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 9.7–13.6% | 9.5% | worse |
| COPD | 6.1% | 4.6–7.7% | 5.1% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 7.4% | 6.2–8.7% | 5.4% | worse |
| Stroke | 3.7% | 3–4.4% | 2.9% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.3% | 6.9–11.9% | 10.1% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 14.6% | 12.3–17% | 16.6% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 17.3% | 13.8–21.6% | 17.9% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.1% | 25.2–33.1% | 31.8% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 75% | 71.7–77.9% | 70.7% | better |
| Dentist visit | 69.5% | 66.5–72.2% | 67% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 89.5% | 87.6–91.2% | 84% | better |
| Colon screening | 70.7% | 66.8–74.3% | 66.2% | better |
| Mammogram | 77% | 70.9–82.6% | 74.2% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 77.7% | 74.4–80.7% | 70.7% | better |
| No health insurance | 7.6% | 5.7–10% | 8.4% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Frequent mental distress | 13.5% | 11.4–15.7% | 16.4% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 15.7% | 12.7–19.1% | 16.3% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 13.5% | 11.4–16% | 12.4% | about the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2% | 23.8–32.9% | 27.1% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 12.9% | 10.4–15.9% | 10.9% | |
| Thinking or memory | 11.1% | 9.1–13.4% | 13.5% | |
| Hearing | 8.7% | 7.5–10.1% | 6.4% | |
| Vision | 3.9% | 3.2–4.7% | 4.1% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.2% | 2.6–4% | 3.1% | |
| Errands alone | 6.2% | 5–7.6% | 6.8% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Conway door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Washington figure falls inside it, we don’t call Conway better or worse.
CDC publishes Conway directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Conway.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Washington 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.