Healthcare in Thornton, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.1%
5.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.2%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.0%
3.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
40.2%
Arthritis
30.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.4%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.2%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
28.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.4%
Mobility
18.5%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.8%
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
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.1 mi
Dallas County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County Medical Center | 4.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ouachita County Medical Center | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Bradley County Medical Center | 25.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jefferson Regional Medical Center | 33.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia | 39.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Thornton has an obesity rate of 41.1%, which is 5.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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 1.5 out of 5.