Healthcare in Lexa, AR

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.9%

7.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.8%

1.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.5%

6.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.7%

2.1pp 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

42.4%

Arthritis

36.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

30.1%

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

19.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.8%

Loneliness

35.5%

Lack of Support

29.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

47.6%

Mobility

26.4%

Cognitive

21.5%

Hearing

12.0%

Vision

9.5%

Self-Care

7.5%

Independent Living

14.1%

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

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

27.4 mi

Forrest City Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Forrest City Medical Center	27.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center	31.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Quitman Community Hospital	33.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Crossridge Community Hospital	43.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart	45.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Lexa has an obesity rate of 43.9%, which is 7.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% 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 3.5 out of 5.