Healthcare in Forrest City, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
52.9%
16.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.3%
9.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
6.5pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
33.9%
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
21.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
36.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.1%
Mobility
25.7%
Cognitive
23.6%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
12.0%
Self-Care
9.3%
Independent Living
15.5%
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
3.0 mi
Forrest City Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest City Medical Center | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossridge Community Hospital | 15.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc | 35.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of West Memphis | 35.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Regional One Health | 42.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Forrest City has an obesity rate of 52.9%, which is 16.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 17.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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.