Healthcare in Palestine, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.6%
4.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.2%
3.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
near 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
39.1%
Arthritis
32.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.4%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
27.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.2%
Mobility
20.6%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.8%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.3 mi
Forrest City Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest City Medical Center | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossridge Community Hospital | 18.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc | 42.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of West Memphis | 42.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Unity Health - Newport | 45.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Palestine has an obesity rate of 40.6%, which is 4.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.