Healthcare in Amarillo, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.5%
2.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
19.4%
8.8pp 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
36.5%
Arthritis
25.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.6%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.2%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
17.0%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Northwest Texas Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Texas Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bsa Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Va Amarillo Healthcare System | 3.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Quail Creek Surgical Hospital | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Amarillo | 12.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Amarillo has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 19.4% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% 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 3.0 out of 5.