Healthcare in Walnut Ridge, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.2%
6.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.3%
3.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
0.9pp 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
39.4%
Arthritis
31.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.5%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.3%
Loneliness
35.0%
Lack of Support
26.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.6%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
20.9%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
12.0%
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
1.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | 3.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center | 17.3 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Arkansas Methodist Medical Center | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Bernards Medical Center | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Walnut Ridge has an obesity rate of 42.2%, which is 6.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.3%, 3.8pp above the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 1.7 out of 5.