Healthcare in Fouke, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.1%
4.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
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
37.6%
Arthritis
29.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.0%
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
21.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.1%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
26.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.3%
Mobility
18.5%
Cognitive
21.3%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
11.5%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.6 mi
Riverview Behavioral Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Behavioral Health | 12.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wadley Regional Medical Center | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Christus St Michael Health System | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| North Caddo Medical Center | 29.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southwest Regional Medical Center Llc | 29.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fouke has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.1%, 4.6pp above the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 3.5 out of 5.