Healthcare in Pocahontas, AR

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.2%

7.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.7%

4.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.5%

3.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.7%

3.1pp above 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

39.5%

Arthritis

32.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

29.8%

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

21.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.7%

Loneliness

35.4%

Lack of Support

27.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

46.8%

Mobility

22.6%

Cognitive

23.0%

Hearing

11.4%

Vision

8.6%

Self-Care

6.3%

Independent Living

14.2%

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

1.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.9 mi

St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center

Loading map…

Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center	5.9 mi	Rural Emergency Hospital	—	✓
Lawrence Memorial Hospital	15.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center	28.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.	30.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Bernards Medical Center	37.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Pocahontas has an obesity rate of 43.2%, which is 7.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.7%, 4.2pp above the national average. About 13.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 1.7 out of 5.