Healthcare in Elkins, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.6%
3.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
33.0%
Arthritis
22.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.1%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
25.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.2%
Mobility
12.0%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.1 mi
Washington Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Regional Medical Center | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Fayetteville Ar Va Medical Center | 7.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Vista Health Fayetteville | 7.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northwest Medical Center-Springdale | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Arkansas Children'S Northwest, Inc | 16.0 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Elkins has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.1% 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 3.7 out of 5.