Healthcare in Bay, AR

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.7%

2.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

28.2%

4.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.0%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.1%

0.5pp below 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

38.4%

Arthritis

30.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.8%

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

20.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.2%

Loneliness

33.9%

Lack of Support

26.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.8%

Mobility

17.3%

Cognitive

19.8%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

5.7%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

10.3%

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

1.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.0 mi

St Bernards Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Bernards Medical Center	6.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.	12.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center	23.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center	28.2 mi	Rural Emergency Hospital	—	✓
Lawrence Memorial Hospital	29.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Bay has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.2%, 4.7pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% 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 1.7 out of 5.