Healthcare in Appleton, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.1%
11.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.6%
2.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp 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
40.7%
Arthritis
35.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.0%
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
26.7%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
27.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.4%
Mobility
22.5%
Cognitive
21.8%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
5.9%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.5 mi
St Marys Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Regional Medical Center | 17.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Chi St Vincent Morrilton | 18.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ozark Health | 24.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dardanelle Regional Medical Center | 24.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc | 33.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Appleton has an obesity rate of 47.1%, which is 11.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.