Healthcare in Mena, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.2%
2.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
near 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
41.4%
Arthritis
32.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.4%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
24.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.7%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
Mena Regional Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mena Regional Health System | 2.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | 23.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center | 36.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sevier County Medical Center | 37.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Booneville | 38.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Mena has an obesity rate of 38.2%, which is 2.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.