Healthcare in Etowah, AR

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.3%

10.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

29.6%

6.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.7%

4.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.3%

3.7pp above 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

41.9%

Arthritis

35.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

31.8%

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

22.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

29.6%

Loneliness

35.7%

Lack of Support

29.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

49.5%

Mobility

26.3%

Cognitive

24.7%

Hearing

11.6%

Vision

9.5%

Self-Care

7.5%

Independent Living

15.2%

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

1.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.1 mi

South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center	10.1 mi	Rural Emergency Hospital	—	✓
St Bernards Medical Center	21.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Great River Medical Center	22.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.	26.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center	29.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Etowah has an obesity rate of 46.3%, which is 10.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.6%, 6.1pp above the national average. About 14.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 1.5 out of 5.