Healthcare in Okolona, AR

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.1%

7.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.4%

0.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

19.1%

7.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.0%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

44.2%

Arthritis

38.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

28.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.4%

Loneliness

34.0%

Lack of Support

28.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.9%

Mobility

25.5%

Cognitive

19.8%

Hearing

12.2%

Vision

8.8%

Self-Care

7.0%

Independent Living

12.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.3 mi

Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia	17.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Howard Memorial Hospital	29.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Southwest Regional Medical Center Llc	30.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County	38.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Ouachita County Medical Center	41.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Okolona has an obesity rate of 43.1%, which is 7.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.8% 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 1.0 out of 5.