Healthcare in Weldon, AR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.1%
near the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
43.5%
Arthritis
33.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.2%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.2%
Mobility
18.9%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.2 mi
Unity Health - Newport
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Health - Newport | 9.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossridge Community Hospital | 27.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| White County Medical Center | 32.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Forrest City Medical Center | 41.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs | 43.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Weldon has an obesity rate of 36.1%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.