Healthcare in Higginson, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.5%
5.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.4%
4.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
3.4pp 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
35.8%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.2%
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
22.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.4%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
28.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.0%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
22.9%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
11.7%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.4 mi
White County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County Medical Center | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs | 24.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unity Health - Jacksonville | 31.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Vincent Medical Center/North | 36.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock | 37.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Higginson has an obesity rate of 41.5%, which is 5.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.4%, 4.9pp above the national average. About 14.0% of adults lack health insurance. 74.3% 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 2.7 out of 5.