Healthcare in Akins, OK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.0%
11.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.2%
2.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.5%
7.6pp above 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
44.9%
Arthritis
37.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.3%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.2%
Loneliness
32.2%
Lack of Support
26.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.9%
Mobility
26.3%
Cognitive
20.3%
Hearing
14.3%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
13.2%
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
5.1 mi
Sequoyah County-City Of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah County-City Of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Van Buren | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital | 21.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Akins has an obesity rate of 48.0%, which is 11.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.2%, 2.7pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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.