Where Witts Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Witts Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 72686, 72650. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Witts Springs
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Witts Springs
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.9%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 4% across Arkansas. In all, Witts Springs runs above Arkansas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Witts Springs
The closest emergency room is Ozark Health in Clinton, 28.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Boston Mountain Rural Health Center is closer (15.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Witts Springs
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.7%), vs 15.8% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Witts Springs, and more people treating it
49.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 81.1% 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 Witts Springs’ likely range; Witts Springs’ figures come from ZIP codes 72686, 72650, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Witts Springs adults…
Witts Springs runs above AR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Witts Springs
No hospital or community health center in Witts Springs 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 Witts Springs; ≈ 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Witts Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Witts Springs adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Witts Springs 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.
15.6% of Witts Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Witts Springs 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 Witts Springs adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Witts Springs
Why doesn’t Witts Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Witts Springs.
What hospital is closest to Witts Springs?
Ozark Health in Clinton, 28.4 miles in a straight line from Witts Springs’ 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 Witts Springs.
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.