Healthcare in Waldron, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.8%
0.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
4.5pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.8%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
36.5%
Lack of Support
28.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.5%
Mobility
20.1%
Cognitive
21.5%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
11.9%
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
4
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Mercy Hospital Waldron
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | 3.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Booneville | 15.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mena Regional Health System | 20.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center | 28.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Valley Behavioral Health System | 30.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Waldron has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 15.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.