Healthcare in Barling, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.4%
1.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp 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
40.3%
Arthritis
28.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.3%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
36.3%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.0%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Valley Behavioral Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Behavioral Health System | 1.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Van Buren | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Booneville | 25.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Barling has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.