Healthcare in Desha, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.0%
2.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.6%
2.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
near 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
40.0%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.6%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
27.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.7%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
23.4 mi
Stone County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone County Medical Center | 23.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs | 25.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unity Health - Newport | 27.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| White County Medical Center | 34.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Izard Regional Hospital Llc | 39.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Desha has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 10.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.