Healthcare in Alto, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.0%

0.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.4%

1.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.1%

3.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

18.3%

7.7pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.5%

Arthritis

26.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.4%

Loneliness

Lack of Support

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.1%

Mobility

18.0%

Cognitive

16.9%

Hearing

6.8%

Vision

7.1%

Self-Care

5.3%

Independent Living

10.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.6 mi

Rusk State Hosp

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Rusk State Hosp9.6 miPsychiatric
Ut Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital23.0 miAcute Care Hospitals
Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Jacksonville23.0 miCritical Access Hospitals
Woodland Heights Medical Center26.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Lufkin Llc26.2 miPsychiatric

Alto has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 18.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.