Healthcare in Blessing, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.8%
4.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.5%
4.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
27.3%
16.7pp 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
37.4%
Arthritis
24.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.0%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.1%
Mobility
18.5%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
10.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.3 mi
Palacios Community Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palacios Community Medical Center | 11.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Matagorda Regional Medical Center | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| El Campo Memorial Hospital | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Medical Center | 30.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sweeny Community Hospital | 30.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Blessing has an obesity rate of 40.8%, which is 4.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 27.3% of adults lack health insurance. 72.7% 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 4.0 out of 5.