Healthcare in Texarkana, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.3%
0.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
2.4pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.9%
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
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.3%
Loneliness
34.1%
Lack of Support
30.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.0%
Mobility
21.4%
Cognitive
21.2%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
12.7%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.4 mi
Riverview Behavioral Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Behavioral Health | 5.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wadley Regional Medical Center | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Christus St Michael Health System | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Little River Memorial Hospital | 18.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southwest Regional Medical Center Llc | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Texarkana has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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 3.5 out of 5.