Carlisle Rock Island Depot · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Carlisle is healthier than 59%
Carlisle differs from Arkansas on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carlisle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carlisle
Dental care lags in Carlisle
47.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 23.1% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
Cancer, arthritis and stroke run high in Carlisle
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.2% across Arkansas. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.6%), vs 28.5% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Carlisle runs above Arkansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Arkansas 18%), and cancer, arthritis and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Carlisle
The closest emergency room is Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart in Stuttgart, 21.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Arcare is closer (1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Carlisle, and more people treating it
46.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Carlisle is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Carlisle is healthier than 15%. Against the 2,923 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 59%. 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 Carlisle’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Carlisle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carlisle is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 41% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Carlisle’s median household income is $41,713; among the 2,923 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 59%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Carlisle compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Carlisle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Carlisle adults…
Carlisle runs above AR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Carlisle is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Carlisle as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Carlisle
1 community health center in Carlisle, 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 Carlisle; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Carlisle adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Carlisle 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.
10.9% of Carlisle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Carlisle and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | C− | 37.4% | 14.7% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carlisle adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Carlisle
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Carlisle is better than Arkansas on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Carlisle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Carlisle | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.4%22.5–30.5 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%14.7–19.5 | 15.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16–20.7 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%30.4–44.7 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.6–17 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 46.4%42–50.9 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.1%38.7–47.6 | 38% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.6%29.9–37.4 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%7.8–10.2 | 7.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.3–11.7 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.1%19.3–27.2 | 18.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.1–20.4 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 36.5%30.8–42.3 | 32.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.7–15.9 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%33.5–45.9 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%7.9–12.7 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%77.7–84.1 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.8%44.1–51.6 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.1–88.2 | 84.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.8–82.8 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%56.3–66.7 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%64.8–79.6 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%20.9–28.3 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%30.3–40.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.2%23.2–31.5 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%14.8–21.3 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.2%11.1–15.5 | 14.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.1–11 | 10.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.7–10.4 | 9.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%8.8–13.2 | 11.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.2%36.8–47.5 | 38.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.3%17.2–23.5 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16–21.4 | 18.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.7–11.3 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 6.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.1–12.3 | 10% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Carlisle
Is Carlisle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carlisle is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− 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 Carlisle?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 44.7%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Carlisle?
Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart in Stuttgart, 21.9 miles in a straight line from Carlisle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Carlisle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–12.7%), 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 Carlisle more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carlisle.
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.