Healthcare in Pencil Bluff, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.4%
8.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.6%
5.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.6%
5.7pp 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
46.3%
Arthritis
39.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.6%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.6%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.4%
Mobility
24.9%
Cognitive
19.5%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
12.4%
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
27.1 mi
Mena Regional Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mena Regional Health System | 27.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chambers Memorial Hospital | 29.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | 30.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Booneville | 33.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | 42.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Pencil Bluff has an obesity rate of 44.4%, which is 8.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.6%, 5.1pp above the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% 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.