Healthcare in Avoca, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.4%
1.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
2.7pp 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
34.8%
Arthritis
25.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.2%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
26.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.0%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northwest Medical Center-Springdale | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Arkansas Children'S Northwest, Inc | 17.2 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Eureka Springs Hospital Commission | 18.0 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Washington Regional Medical Center | 19.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Avoca has an obesity rate of 37.4%, which is 1.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 3.3 out of 5.