Healthcare in Kensett, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.5%
12.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.1%
3.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.7%
8.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.0%
9.4pp 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
43.0%
Arthritis
36.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
38.6%
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
22.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.1%
Loneliness
35.6%
Lack of Support
30.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
54.3%
Mobility
30.3%
Cognitive
26.8%
Hearing
12.6%
Vision
13.1%
Self-Care
9.7%
Independent Living
17.9%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.7 mi
White County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County Medical Center | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs | 24.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unity Health - Newport | 34.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unity Health - Jacksonville | 34.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Vincent Medical Center/North | 39.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Kensett has an obesity rate of 48.5%, which is 12.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 20.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 3.5 out of 5.