Healthcare in Altus, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.9%
4.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.8%
4.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
1.6pp above 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
42.0%
Arthritis
34.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.4%
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
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.8%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
26.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.4%
Mobility
22.4%
Cognitive
21.6%
Hearing
11.3%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
12.7%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.4 mi
Mercy Hospital Ozark
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Ozark | 8.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | 15.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Johnson Regional Medical Center | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Booneville | 27.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Valley Behavioral Health System | 31.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Altus has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.