Healthcare in Athens, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
8.5pp 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
36.4%
Arthritis
26.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.8%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.8%
Mobility
17.2%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.6 mi
Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital | 32.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Mother Frances Hospital | 32.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital | 32.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Freestone Medical Center | 32.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Athens has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 19.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% 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 3.3 out of 5.