Healthcare in Augusta, AR

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.0%

5.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.4%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

19.8%

7.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.5%

1.9pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.6%

Arthritis

35.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.4%

Loneliness

36.8%

Lack of Support

31.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.9%

Mobility

25.3%

Cognitive

20.5%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

9.3%

Self-Care

7.2%

Independent Living

13.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

21.6 mi

White County Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
White County Medical Center	21.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Unity Health - Newport	21.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Crossridge Community Hospital	30.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs	37.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Forrest City Medical Center	40.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Augusta has an obesity rate of 42.0%, which is 5.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.