Healthcare in Arkansas City, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.3%
7.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.4%
6.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
2.2pp 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
41.4%
Arthritis
33.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
30.2%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
37.1%
Lack of Support
31.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.4%
Mobility
24.1%
Cognitive
20.6%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
8.9%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
13.0%
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
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
Mcgehee Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgehee Hospital | 9.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chicot Memorial Medical Center | 17.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Delta Health System - The Medical Center | 23.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Allegiance Specialty Hospital Of Greenville | 23.5 mi | Long-term | — | — |
| Delta Memorial Hospital | 27.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Arkansas City has an obesity rate of 43.3%, which is 7.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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 1.0 out of 5.