Healthcare in Jonesboro, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.7%
10.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.6%
5.7pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.7%
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
25.1%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
32.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.6%
Mobility
21.1%
Cognitive
21.0%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
8.9%
Self-Care
6.6%
Independent Living
12.8%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Jackson Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Parish Hospital | 2.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northern Louisiana Medical Center | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital | 18.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Winn Parish Medical Center | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bienville Medical Center | 27.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Jonesboro has an obesity rate of 46.7%, which is 10.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.