Healthcare in Newport, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.8%
8.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.4%
2.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
3.4pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.2%
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
21.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.4%
Loneliness
38.7%
Lack of Support
31.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.4%
Mobility
20.8%
Cognitive
22.5%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
8.2%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
13.1%
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
3.0 mi
Unity Health - Newport
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Health - Newport | 3.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | 34.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossridge Community Hospital | 35.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. | 37.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Bernards Medical Center | 39.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Newport has an obesity rate of 44.8%, which is 8.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.4%, 2.9pp above the national average. About 14.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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.