Healthcare in Chester, AR

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.8%

0.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.8%

4.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.0%

0.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.9%

0.7pp 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

38.9%

Arthritis

27.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.8%

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

19.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.8%

Loneliness

34.4%

Lack of Support

25.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.8%

Mobility

15.7%

Cognitive

18.9%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

9.5%

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

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.3 mi

Baptist Health - Van Buren

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Baptist Health - Van Buren	17.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Mercy Hospital Ozark	22.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith	24.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Baptist Health - Fort Smith	25.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Valley Behavioral Health System	26.3 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Chester has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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.