Hospitals in Arkansas

Hospitals in Arkansas at a glance

• Arkansas has 90 hospitals, about 0.30 for every 10,000 residents.
• That is 84% more per resident than the national rate of 0.16 per 10,000.
• The most common type is Acute Care Hospitals (42, 47%), followed by Critical Access Hospitals (29) and Psychiatric Hospitals (10).
• The average Medicare star rating here is 2.9 stars across 43 rated hospitals, with 3 at five stars.
• The largest concentrations are in Little Rock (7), Conway (3) and Fort Smith (3).

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in Arkansas?

There are 90 hospitals in Arkansas in our data as of 08/12/2026.

Which Arkansas cities have the most hospitals?

Little Rock (7), Conway (3), Fort Smith (3), Hot Springs (3), Benton (2).

What is the highest-rated hospital in Arkansas?

Fayetteville Ar VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Mercy Hospital Paris in Paris have a 5-star Medicare star rating, the highest available.