Healthcare in Higden, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.1%
1.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
45.0%
Arthritis
38.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.0%
Mobility
20.8%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
11.6%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.8 mi
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs | 13.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ozark Health | 17.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Stone County Medical Center | 20.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| White County Medical Center | 35.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway | 35.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Higden has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.