Healthcare in Paragould, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.5%
5.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.1%
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
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.5%
Loneliness
36.7%
Lack of Support
27.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.5%
Mobility
19.2%
Cognitive
21.5%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
11.9%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Methodist Medical Center | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. | 13.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Bernards Medical Center | 15.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | 22.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Piggott Community Hospital | 29.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Paragould has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.5%, 5.0pp above the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.