Healthcare in Southside, AR

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.3%

6.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.3%

3.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.7%

1.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.2%

1.6pp 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

40.2%

Arthritis

31.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.9%

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

20.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.3%

Loneliness

35.2%

Lack of Support

27.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

42.5%

Mobility

19.9%

Cognitive

21.0%

Hearing

10.1%

Vision

7.1%

Self-Care

5.3%

Independent Living

11.9%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

24.5 mi

Unity Health - Newport

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Unity Health - Newport	24.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Stone County Medical Center	26.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs	27.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
White County Medical Center	34.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Izard Regional Hospital Llc	42.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Southside has an obesity rate of 42.3%, which is 6.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.3%, 3.8pp above the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% 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.