Photo: Tim Morgan · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Arkansas, Gentry is healthier than 71% of graded towns
Gentry beats Arkansas on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gentry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gentry
Gentry looks healthier next to Arkansas than next to the country
It’s healthier than 71% of the 123 Arkansas towns we grade, but 38% of towns nationwide. Much of Arkansas scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Gentry
Gentry runs below Arkansas on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (3.2% vs 4%), heart disease (6.2% vs 7.7%) and high blood pressure (34.3% vs 41.4%). Conditions ↓
Gentry has a community health center but no hospital
St. Francis House Nwa is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Siloam Springs Regional Hospital in Siloam Springs, 4.4 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Gentry’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Gentry’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gentry is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #36 of 123 in Arkansas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 63% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Gentry’s median household income is $69,779; among the 10,501 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 45%, about where its income would put it.
Where Gentry compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33.4% (U.S. 37.1%).
Out of every 100 Gentry adults…
Gentry runs below AR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gentry
1 community health center in Gentry, 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 Gentry; ≈ 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Gentry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Gentry adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Gentry 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.
9.1% of Gentry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Gentry and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentry | C+ | 37.1% | 11.2% | 14.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gentry adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gentry
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gentry is better than Arkansas on 8 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Gentry’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gentry | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%19.8–25.3 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.9–16.2 | 15.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.7–20.9 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%32.2–42.2 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%31.2–37.6 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.4%30.1–36.8 | 38% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.5%22–27 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 7.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.8%13–18.9 | 18.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.5–16.8 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.3%25.5–33 | 32.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.6–19.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%31.7–40.7 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.3%10.4–14.3 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.4–80.8 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.8%52.4–59.2 | 54.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.4–85.6 | 84.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72.7–78.2 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%56.3–65.4 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.3%63.9–77.7 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22.5–29 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%29.1–37.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23.6–30.8 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.6%14.1–19.2 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11.3–15.4 | 14.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.8–10.2 | 9.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.5–10.7 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%30.8–38.1 | 38.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.9–16.6 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%15.8–20 | 18.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.7 | 8.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8–10.1 | 10% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Gentry
Is Gentry a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gentry is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #36 of 123 in Arkansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Gentry?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 42.2%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gentry?
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital in Siloam Springs, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Gentry’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Gentry have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.4–14.3%), 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 Gentry 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 Gentry.
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.