Where Gregory residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gregory, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 72006. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gregory
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Gregory
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 4% across Arkansas. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.7%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. COPD is also above the state: 12.1%, vs 8.6% across Arkansas. In all, Gregory runs above Arkansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gregory
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.3%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (15.3% vs 10.4%) and no reliable transportation (13.3% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 20.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Gregory
The closest emergency room is White County Medical Center in Searcy, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. And 13.3% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.7% across Arkansas. For everyday care, Arcare is closer (9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Gregory, and more people treating it
51.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 82.4% 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 Gregory’s likely range; Gregory’s figures come from ZIP code 72006, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gregory adults…
Gregory runs above AR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.3% of Gregory adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Care in and near Gregory
No hospital or community health center in Gregory 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 Gregory; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Gregory adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
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 Gregory adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
4 in 10 Gregory 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.
Gregory 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 Gregory adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gregory
Why doesn’t Gregory have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gregory.
What hospital is closest to Gregory?
White County Medical Center in Searcy, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Gregory’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 Gregory?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arcare - 29 in Augusta, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gregory.
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.