Healthcare in West Memphis, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
49.6%
13.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.1%
7.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
3.1pp 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
39.9%
Arthritis
31.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.0%
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
21.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
40.1%
Lack of Support
34.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.2%
Mobility
24.5%
Cognitive
22.5%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
10.4%
Self-Care
8.0%
Independent Living
14.5%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of West Memphis | 1.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Regional One Health | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Memphis Mental Health Institute | 8.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Memphis Va Medical Center | 9.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
West Memphis has an obesity rate of 49.6%, which is 13.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 13.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 2.5 out of 5.