Healthcare in Lawson, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.0%
0.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.7%
2.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
42.7%
Arthritis
32.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.7%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
24.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.5%
Mobility
18.8%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.4 mi
South Arkansas Regional Hospital Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Arkansas Regional Hospital Llc | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Reeves Memorial Medical Center | 27.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ashley County Medical Center | 28.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Union General Hospital | 30.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ouachita County Medical Center | 32.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Lawson has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.