Healthcare in Watson, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.8%
4.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.0%
8.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
2.2pp 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
46.2%
Arthritis
38.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.6%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
29.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.9%
Mobility
25.8%
Cognitive
19.1%
Hearing
11.6%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
6.8%
Independent Living
12.4%
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
16.0 mi
Delta Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Memorial Hospital | 16.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mcgehee Hospital | 19.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bolivar Medical Center | 31.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County | 32.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Chicot Memorial Medical Center | 36.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Watson has an obesity rate of 40.8%, which is 4.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 83.0% 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.