Where Dora residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dora, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dora. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dora
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Dora
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.8%), vs 8.2% across Arkansas. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.5%, vs 28.5% across Arkansas. In all, Dora runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dora, and more people treating it
48.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dora keeps up with checkups
It beats Arkansas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.2% vs 79%) and dentist visits (62.3% vs 54.7%). 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 Dora’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dora adults…
Dora runs below AR on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dora adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Dora
No hospital or community health center in Dora 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 Dora; ≈ 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 Dora adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dora does better than Arkansas.
3 in 10 Dora 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.
5.2% of Dora adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Dora 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 Dora adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dora
Why doesn’t Dora have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dora.
What hospital is closest to Dora?
Baptist Health - Van Buren in Van Buren, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Dora’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dora?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northside Clinic at 6th Street in Fort Smith, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dora.
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.