Healthcare in Abilene, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.3%
0.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
6.9pp 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
34.7%
Arthritis
22.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.3%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.5%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.2 mi
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Abilene
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Abilene | 9.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hendrick Medical Center | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Anson General Hospital | 21.7 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| North Runnels Hospital | 35.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital | 38.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Abilene has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 17.5% of adults lack health insurance. 72.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.