Healthcare in Fordyce, AR

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.5%

7.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.6%

4.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.6%

1.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.1%

Arthritis

31.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

36.8%

Lack of Support

32.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

41.7%

Mobility

20.9%

Cognitive

18.4%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

7.3%

Self-Care

5.5%

Independent Living

11.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.2 mi

Dallas County Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Dallas County Medical Center	2.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Bradley County Medical Center	23.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Jefferson Regional Medical Center	28.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Ouachita County Medical Center	28.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia	41.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Fordyce has an obesity rate of 43.5%, which is 7.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 1.5 out of 5.