Healthcare in Van Buren, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.9%
2.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.5%
3.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
2.6pp 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
39.4%
Arthritis
28.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.8%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.5%
Loneliness
35.0%
Lack of Support
27.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.3%
Mobility
18.1%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Baptist Health - Van Buren
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health - Van Buren | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Behavioral Health System | 10.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sequoyah County-City Of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Van Buren has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 13.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.