Healthcare in Benjamin, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.9%

0.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.1%

0.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.2%

4.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.4%

3.8pp 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

42.6%

Arthritis

34.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

28.3%

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

17.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.0%

Mobility

21.7%

Cognitive

16.6%

Hearing

11.2%

Vision

7.1%

Self-Care

5.7%

Independent Living

11.3%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

10.5 mi

Knox County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Knox County Hospital10.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Haskell Memorial Hospital33.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Seymour Hospital33.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Stonewall Memorial Hospital District38.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Throckmorton County Memorial Hospital41.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Benjamin has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.