Where Patmos residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Patmos, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 71801. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Patmos
Making ends meet is harder in Patmos
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.3%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Housing insecurity (20% vs 14.4%) and utility shut-off threats (14.4% vs 10.4%) are higher too. 17.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Patmos
47.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 25.6% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
More Patmos adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.4%), vs 32.1% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
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 Patmos’ likely range; Patmos’ figures come from ZIP code 71801, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.9% of Patmos adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Patmos 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.
Out of every 100 Patmos adults…
Patmos runs above AR on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Patmos
No hospital or community health center in Patmos 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 Patmos; ≈ 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).
How Patmos adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
4 in 10 Patmos 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.
Patmos 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 Patmos adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Patmos
Why doesn’t Patmos have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Patmos.
What hospital is closest to Patmos?
Southwest Regional Medical Center in Hope, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Patmos’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Patmos.
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.