Where Huttig residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Huttig, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Huttig. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Huttig
Making ends meet is harder in Huttig
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.9%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Utility shut-off threats (14.9% vs 10.4%) and housing insecurity (19.8% vs 14.4%) are higher too. 17.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke run high in Huttig
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.3%), vs 13.3% across Arkansas. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Huttig runs above Arkansas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Huttig, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 11.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Arkansas 11.3%), yet 29.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 24.4% across the state. 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 Huttig’s likely range.
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 Huttig adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Huttig adults…
Huttig runs above AR on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Huttig adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Huttig
No hospital or community health center in Huttig 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 Huttig; ≈ 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 Huttig adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Huttig runs above Arkansas.
4 in 10 Huttig 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.
Huttig 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 Huttig adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Huttig
Why doesn’t Huttig have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Huttig.
What hospital is closest to Huttig?
Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Huttig’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Huttig.
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.