Healthcare in West Point, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.8%
11.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.8%
5.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.4%
6.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
6.9pp 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
42.2%
Arthritis
34.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
31.9%
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
23.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.8%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
28.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
51.9%
Mobility
26.9%
Cognitive
26.6%
Hearing
12.3%
Vision
11.2%
Self-Care
8.5%
Independent Living
16.5%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.3 mi
White County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County Medical Center | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs | 28.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unity Health - Newport | 33.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unity Health - Jacksonville | 36.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Vincent Medical Center/North | 41.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
West Point has an obesity rate of 47.8%, which is 11.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.8%, 5.3pp above the national average. About 17.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% 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 3.5 out of 5.