Willmering Tourist Cabins Historic District · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Gilbert residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gilbert, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 72675, 72636. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gilbert
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Gilbert
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Gilbert runs above Arkansas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Gilbert
The closest emergency room is North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, 27.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Boston Mountain Rural Health Center is closer (6.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Gilbert
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 15.8% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Gilbert, and more people treating it
47.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. 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 Gilbert’s likely range; Gilbert’s figures come from ZIP codes 72675, 72636, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gilbert adults…
Gilbert runs above AR on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gilbert
No hospital or community health center in Gilbert 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 Gilbert; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gilbert adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Gilbert adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Gilbert 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.
12.9% of Gilbert adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Gilbert 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 Gilbert adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gilbert
Why doesn’t Gilbert have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gilbert.
What hospital is closest to Gilbert?
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, 27.6 miles in a straight line from Gilbert’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gilbert?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Boston Mountain Rural Health Center in Marshall, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gilbert.
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.