Healthcare in Balch Springs, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.4%
2.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
29.1%
18.5pp 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
34.6%
Arthritis
18.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.4%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
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Lack of Support
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Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
7.7%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
9.7%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.1 mi
Dallas Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Regional Medical Center | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dallas Va Medical Center (Va North Texas Healthcare System) | 9.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| White Rock Medical Center | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Balch Springs has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 29.1% of adults lack health insurance. 72.8% 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 2.8 out of 5.