Healthcare in Gurdon, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.7%
8.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
2.4pp above 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
38.1%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.7%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
32.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.5%
Mobility
20.1%
Cognitive
19.1%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.2 mi
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia | 13.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ouachita County Medical Center | 30.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Southwest Regional Medical Center Llc | 33.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County | 35.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Howard Memorial Hospital | 40.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Gurdon has an obesity rate of 44.7%, which is 8.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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.