Where Caulksville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Caulksville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Caulksville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Caulksville
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Caulksville
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 8.2% across Arkansas. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 39.2%, vs 28.5% across Arkansas. In all, Caulksville runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Caulksville, and more people treating it
50.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Caulksville keeps up with checkups
It beats Arkansas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.9% vs 79%) and cholesterol checks (88.9% vs 84.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Caulksville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Caulksville adults…
Caulksville runs above AR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Caulksville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Caulksville
No hospital or community health center in Caulksville 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 Caulksville; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Caulksville adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Caulksville 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.
8.3% of Caulksville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Caulksville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Caulksville adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Caulksville
Why doesn’t Caulksville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Caulksville.
What hospital is closest to Caulksville?
Mercy Hospital Paris in Paris, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Caulksville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Caulksville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is River Valley Primary Care Services in Ratcliff, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Caulksville.
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.