Healthcare in Briggs, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.8%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
6.2pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
25.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.9%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.0%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.7 mi
Adventhealth Central Texas
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Central Texas | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Seton Medical Center Harker Heights | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Rock Springs | 24.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute | 24.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Briggs has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.8%, near the national average. About 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. 71.8% 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 3.5 out of 5.