Healthcare in Fort Smith, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.0%
0.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.0%
1.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
4.7pp 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
39.7%
Arthritis
27.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.1%
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
19.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.0%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
27.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
19.8%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
0.7 mi
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 0.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Behavioral Health System | 5.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baptist Health - Van Buren | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sequoyah County-City Of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit | 24.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fort Smith has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 15.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% 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.