Healthcare in Bluetown, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.4%
7.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.1%
10.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
41.6%
31.0pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
21.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.0%
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
19.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.4%
Mobility
23.3%
Cognitive
21.3%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
14.2%
Self-Care
8.5%
Independent Living
13.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.5 mi
Rio Grande State Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande State Center | 9.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Knapp Medical Center | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Harlingen Medical Center | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palms Behavioral Health | 16.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Bluetown has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 41.6% of adults lack health insurance. 71.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.