Healthcare in Ballinger, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.5%

0.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.8%

1.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.6%

2.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

18.5%

7.9pp 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

39.3%

Arthritis

28.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.1%

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

16.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.8%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.0%

Mobility

17.5%

Cognitive

15.3%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

6.4%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

9.0%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Ballinger Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ballinger Memorial Hospital	In city	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
North Runnels Hospital	17.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Coleman County Medical Center Company	29.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Shannon Medical Center	33.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Concho County Hospital	36.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Ballinger has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 18.5% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.