Garland County
ArkansasFIPS 05051
Pop. 100,1804 HospitalsSVI 0.87RUCC 3 (Metro)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Garland County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.5% | 13.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.8% | 39.8% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.0% | 9.9% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.3 | 4.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 14,392.654 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
82
Primary Care Physicians
82.2 per 100k
224
NPs & PAs
224.5 per 100k
68
Dentists
495
Hospital Beds
5.0 per 1,000
$12,571.01
Medicare Per Capita
1871.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Garland County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 40.2% | — | |
| Depression | 24.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | — | |
| COPD | 10.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 46.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 26.8% | — | |
| Disability | 42.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 32.1% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 11.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.87
Socioeconomic Status0.71
Household Composition & Disability0.97
Minority Status & Language0.52
Housing Type & Transportation0.83
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Garland County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Extended Care Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs | 27 | |
| Chi St Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs | 282 | |
| Chi St Vincent Hs Rehab Hosp, a Part of Encompass | Hot Springs | 48 | |
| National Park Medical Center | Hot Springs | 163 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.