Healthcare in Scranton, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.5%
near the national average
Depression Rate
26.2%
2.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp below 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
40.6%
Arthritis
32.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.8%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.2%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.1%
Mobility
18.4%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
10.8 mi
Mercy Hospital Paris
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Paris | 10.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Johnson Regional Medical Center | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Ozark | 20.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Marys Regional Medical Center | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Dardanelle Regional Medical Center | 23.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Scranton has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 26.2%, 2.7pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.