Healthcare in Tupelo, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above 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
41.9%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
25.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.2%
Mobility
18.2%
Cognitive
17.0%
Hearing
10.7%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.2 mi
Unity Health - Newport
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Health - Newport | 13.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossridge Community Hospital | 25.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| White County Medical Center | 30.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Forrest City Medical Center | 38.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs | 43.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Tupelo has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.