Healthcare in Brinkley, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.3%
10.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.8%
8.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
2.7pp 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
42.6%
Arthritis
35.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.5%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
32.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.3%
Mobility
26.9%
Cognitive
21.3%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
10.2%
Self-Care
7.9%
Independent Living
14.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
26.2 mi
Forrest City Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest City Medical Center | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossridge Community Hospital | 31.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart | 36.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| White County Medical Center | 38.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Unity Health - Newport | 47.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Brinkley has an obesity rate of 46.3%, which is 10.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.