Healthcare in Blackwell, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.3%

0.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.1%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.4%

2.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

1.1pp 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

42.0%

Arthritis

32.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.2%

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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.2%

Mobility

18.6%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

10.5%

Vision

5.7%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

9.4%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Nearest Hospital

21.1 mi

North Runnels Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
North Runnels Hospital21.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital28.0 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Ballinger Memorial Hospital32.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mitchell County Hospital District39.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Abilene41.9 miPsychiatric——

Blackwell has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.