Healthcare in Balmorhea, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.8%

5.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.9%

3.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

22.7%

10.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

37.5%

26.9pp 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

41.8%

Arthritis

28.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.8%

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

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.9%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.7%

Mobility

26.6%

Cognitive

20.2%

Hearing

11.0%

Vision

13.4%

Self-Care

8.2%

Independent Living

12.9%

Balmorhea has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 37.5% of adults lack health insurance. 74.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.