Healthcare in Ward, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
29.1%
5.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.3%
3.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
33.3%
Arthritis
21.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.5%
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
21.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.1%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
26.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.9%
Mobility
11.8%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.4 mi
Unity Health - Jacksonville
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Health - Jacksonville | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Vincent Medical Center/North | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock | 19.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| White County Medical Center | 19.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway | 23.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Ward has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 29.1%, 5.6pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 74.8% 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 2.8 out of 5.