Healthcare in Balcones Heights, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.8%
6.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.5%
8.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
30.0%
19.4pp 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
35.2%
Arthritis
25.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.2%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.7%
Mobility
22.3%
Cognitive
21.4%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
12.2%
Self-Care
7.9%
Independent Living
13.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
University Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health System | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Hospital | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| San Antonio Va Medical Center (Va South Texas Healthcare System) | 2.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Ut Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research Ho | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Balcones Heights has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 30.0% of adults lack health insurance. 72.0% 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 3.5 out of 5.