Healthcare in Central City, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.3%
2.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.2%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp below 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
42.4%
Arthritis
30.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.8%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
25.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.9%
Mobility
16.5%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
Valley Behavioral Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Behavioral Health System | 3.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Van Buren | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Booneville | 24.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Central City has an obesity rate of 33.3%, which is 2.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.