Where Cove residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cove, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cove
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Cove
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 4% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Cove runs above Arkansas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cove
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.9%), vs 15.8% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Cove
46.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 22.6% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). 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 Cove’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cove adults…
Cove 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 Cove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Cove
No hospital or community health center in Cove 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 Cove; ≈ 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).
How Cove adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cove runs above Arkansas.
1 in 3 Cove 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.
17.6% of Cove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Cove 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 Cove adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cove
Why doesn’t Cove have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cove.
What hospital is closest to Cove?
Mena Regional Health System in Mena, 15.4 miles in a straight line from Cove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cove.
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.