Healthcare in Ben Wheeler, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.7%
2.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.2%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
3.5pp 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
39.8%
Arthritis
28.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.7%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
25.2 mi
Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Mother Frances Hospital | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital | 29.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Ben Wheeler has an obesity rate of 33.7%, which is 2.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% 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 3.2 out of 5.