Healthcare in Newark, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.8%
7.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.3%
4.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
1.2pp 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
40.4%
Arthritis
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.6%
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
21.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.3%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
27.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.9%
Mobility
20.3%
Cognitive
21.6%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.9 mi
Unity Health - Newport
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Health - Newport | 14.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs | 35.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Stone County Medical Center | 36.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| White County Medical Center | 37.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | 37.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Newark has an obesity rate of 43.8%, which is 7.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.3%, 4.8pp above the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.