Healthcare in Lavaca, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp below 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
37.9%
Arthritis
26.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.0%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
37.0%
Lack of Support
26.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.9%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
17.8%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
8.6%
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
6.2 mi
Valley Behavioral Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Behavioral Health System | 6.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Van Buren | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Booneville | 22.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lavaca has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% 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.