Where Wickes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wickes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wickes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wickes
Dental care lags in Wickes
41.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.7% across Arkansas. Among those 65 and older, 30.6% have lost all their teeth (Arkansas 18.6%). Checkups ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Wickes has no health insurance
24.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across Arkansas. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wickes
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.2%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Housing insecurity (24.1% vs 14.4%) and no reliable transportation (15.8% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 20.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Wickes’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wickes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.7% of Wickes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Wickes adults…
Wickes runs below AR on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wickes
No hospital or community health center in Wickes 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 Wickes; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Wickes adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
4 in 10 Wickes 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.
Wickes 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 Wickes adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Wickes
Why doesn’t Wickes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wickes.
What hospital is closest to Wickes?
Sevier County Medical Center in De Queen, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Wickes’ 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 Wickes.
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.