Healthcare in Short, 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
27.2%
3.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp 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
43.8%
Arthritis
36.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.8%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.2%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
26.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.8%
Mobility
24.7%
Cognitive
20.7%
Hearing
12.5%
Vision
8.6%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
12.9%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.7 mi
Baptist Health - Van Buren
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health - Van Buren | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sequoyah County-City Of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit | 15.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Short has an obesity rate of 48.0%, which is 11.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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.