Healthcare in Charleston, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.4%
near the national average
Depression Rate
26.5%
3.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp below 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
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.2%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.5%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
25.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.7%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.6 mi
Valley Behavioral Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Behavioral Health System | 13.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Booneville | 16.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Van Buren | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 21.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Charleston has an obesity rate of 36.4%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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.