Healthcare in Carthage, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.0%
10.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.6%
4.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.6%
7.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
near 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
39.4%
Arthritis
31.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.3%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.6%
Loneliness
37.4%
Lack of Support
35.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.3%
Mobility
22.1%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.9 mi
Dallas County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County | 24.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jefferson Regional Medical Center | 26.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saline Memorial Hospital | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia | 28.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Carthage has an obesity rate of 47.0%, which is 10.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 84.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.