Healthcare in Bay City, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.0%
4.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
25.2%
14.6pp 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
36.8%
Arthritis
25.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.7%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.4%
Mobility
19.4%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
8.9%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
11.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.0 mi
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matagorda Regional Medical Center | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sweeny Community Hospital | 13.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| El Campo Memorial Hospital | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Palacios Community Medical Center | 24.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chi St Luke'S Health Brazosport | 29.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Bay City has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 25.2% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% 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 4.0 out of 5.