Healthcare in Gum Springs, AR

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

45.1%

9.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.9%

3.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.0%

6.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

1.1pp 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

39.3%

Arthritis

31.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.3%

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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.9%

Loneliness

34.4%

Lack of Support

31.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.7%

Mobility

20.6%

Cognitive

16.7%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

7.4%

Self-Care

5.7%

Independent Living

10.2%

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

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.9 mi

Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia	2.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County	25.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
National Park Medical Center	32.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Leo N Levi Memorial Hospital	32.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Ouachita County Medical Center	37.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Gum Springs has an obesity rate of 45.1%, which is 9.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% 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 1.0 out of 5.