Healthcare in Russell, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.2%
6.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.4%
3.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.5%
4.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp 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
44.3%
Arthritis
38.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.4%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.4%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
25.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.8%
Mobility
24.6%
Cognitive
21.0%
Hearing
11.3%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
13.0%
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
15.9 mi
White County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County Medical Center | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Unity Health - Newport | 21.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs | 28.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossridge Community Hospital | 39.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Stone County Medical Center | 46.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Russell has an obesity rate of 42.2%, which is 6.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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.