Healthcare in Alma, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.0%
4.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
near the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.9%
Arthritis
29.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
20.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.0%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.2%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
10.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.7 mi
Baptist Health - Van Buren
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health - Van Buren | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Behavioral Health System | 13.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Ozark | 23.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alma has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.0%, 4.5pp above the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.