Healthcare in Huntington, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
26.4%
2.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
42.2%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.2%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.4%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
25.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
18.4%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.8 mi
Mercy Hospital Waldron
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | 13.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Valley Behavioral Health System | 15.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center | 17.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Booneville | 18.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Huntington has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 26.4%, 2.9pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.