Healthcare in Lamar, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.2%
near the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
1.3pp 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
39.2%
Arthritis
28.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.3%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
26.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.0%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
19.5%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.3 mi
Johnson Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Regional Medical Center | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Marys Regional Medical Center | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | 20.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dardanelle Regional Medical Center | 21.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Ozark | 24.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lamar has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.