Where Caddo Gap residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Caddo Gap, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 71935. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Caddo Gap
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Caddo Gap
The closest emergency room is Levi Hospital in Hot Springs, 32.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Healthy Connections is closer (10.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Caddo Gap
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.2% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Caddo Gap runs above Arkansas on six 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 Arkansas figure falls outside Caddo Gap’s likely range; Caddo Gap’s figures come from ZIP code 71935, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Caddo Gap
No hospital or community health center in Caddo Gap 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 Caddo Gap; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Caddo Gap adults…
Caddo Gap runs above AR on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Caddo Gap adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Caddo Gap adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Caddo Gap 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.
11.1% of Caddo Gap adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Caddo Gap 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 Caddo Gap adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Caddo Gap
Why doesn’t Caddo Gap have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Caddo Gap.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Caddo Gap.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Arkansas 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.