Healthcare in Bald Knob, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.7%
7.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.9%
4.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
3.0pp 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
41.9%
Arthritis
34.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.6%
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
21.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.9%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
27.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.8%
Mobility
24.1%
Cognitive
23.3%
Hearing
11.3%
Vision
8.9%
Self-Care
6.8%
Independent Living
14.1%
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
11.1 mi
White County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County Medical Center | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs | 26.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unity Health - Newport | 26.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossridge Community Hospital | 42.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Unity Health - Jacksonville | 42.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Bald Knob has an obesity rate of 43.7%, which is 7.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.9%, 4.4pp above the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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.