Healthcare in Mount Vernon, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.1%
5.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.8%
4.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
0.7pp 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
40.2%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.2%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.8%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
25.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.3%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.4 mi
Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs | 17.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unity Health - Jacksonville | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| White County Medical Center | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Vincent Medical Center/North | 23.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Mount Vernon has an obesity rate of 41.1%, which is 5.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 3.3 out of 5.