Healthcare in Black Springs, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.8%
4.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.0%
3.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.6%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.0%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
26.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.2%
Mobility
18.7%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
30.4 mi
Mena Regional Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mena Regional Health System | 30.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Howard Memorial Hospital | 33.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | 39.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chambers Memorial Hospital | 40.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| National Park Medical Center | 42.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Black Springs has an obesity rate of 40.8%, which is 4.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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 2.0 out of 5.