Calhoun County

ArkansasFIPS 05013

Pop. 4,7390 HospitalsSVI 0.50RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Calhoun County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricCalhoun CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence12.9%13.5%
Adult Obesity38.7%39.8%
Uninsured Rate10.3%9.9%
PCPs per 10K2.14.6
Premature Death (YPLL)17,436.886

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

5
NPs & PAs
107.7 per 100k
0
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$16,948.66
Medicare Per Capita
1481.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorCalhoun CountyState Avg 
Diabetes14.3%
Obesity39.2%
Depression23.9%
Frequent Mental Distress18.3%
COPD9.0%
Current Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease8.3%
Stroke4.3%
High Blood Pressure44.5%
Poor General Health24.4%
Disability38.5%
No Leisure Physical Activity33.4%
Binge Drinking13.7%
Uninsured9.7%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Calhoun County has no hospital. 21 of Arkansas's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in Arkansas

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.50
Socioeconomic Status0.52
Household Composition & Disability0.65
Minority Status & Language0.65
Housing Type & Transportation0.23

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Calhoun County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.