Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Calico Rock is healthier than 62%
Calico Rock differs from Arkansas on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Calico Rock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Calico Rock
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Calico Rock
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.5%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Calico Rock runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Calico Rock is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Calico Rock is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Calico Rock
48.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 26.9% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Calico Rock, and more people treating it
47.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Calico Rock is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Calico Rock is healthier than 5%. Against the 300 towns with similar household incomes ($20K–$33K), it’s healthier than 62%. Health Grade ↓
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 Calico Rock’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Calico Rock’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Calico Rock is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 20% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Calico Rock’s median household income is $26,655; among the 300 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($20K–$33K), it’s healthier than 62%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Calico Rock compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Calico Rock adults…
Calico Rock runs above AR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Calico Rock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Calico Rock
1 hospital in Calico Rock, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Calico 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Calico Rock adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Calico Rock adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.3% of Calico Rock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Calico Rock and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calico Rock | D− | 40.2% | 16.1% | 20.4% | CDC place |
| Pineville | — | — | — | — |
Pineville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Calico Rock adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Calico Rock
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Calico Rock is better than Arkansas on 1 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Calico Rock’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Calico Rock | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.1%26.5–36.2 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.2–23.1 | 15.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.1–22.3 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.2%31.9–49.1 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.1%13.9–18.8 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.9%43.3–52.6 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.4%38.5–48.1 | 38% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.4%33.5–41.4 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10–12.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.5%10.1–13.2 | 7.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.5%11.4–16.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.7%4.9–6.5 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.9%22.7–31.2 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.4%17–24.5 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.1%33.3–45.7 | 32.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.4–15.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%29.7–42.3 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.4%9.5–15.9 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.3–83.3 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.8%44.8–52.7 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.1–86.9 | 84.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.3–83.5 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%58–68.3 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.9%57.2–73.7 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.8%22.8–31.1 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.4%30–40.9 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%22.5–31.3 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20%16–24.4 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.2%10.7–15.8 | 14.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8.1–11.3 | 10.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.4–11.8 | 9.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%10.3–16.5 | 11.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47.7%42.2–53.8 | 38.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.4%20.7–28.5 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21%18–24.4 | 18.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.8%11.2–14.6 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.9%6.8–9.3 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.8%10.9–15.1 | 10% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.1–7.3 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Arkansas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Calico Rock
Is Calico Rock a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Calico Rock is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Calico Rock?
CDC estimates 40.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 49.1%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Calico Rock?
Izard Regional Hospital in Calico Rock, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Calico Rock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Calico Rock have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–15.9%), against 11.3% across Arkansas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Calico Rock more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Calico Rock.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.