Healthcare in Buffalo Gap, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.6%
5.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp below 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
39.2%
Arthritis
27.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.1%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
12.0%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.4 mi
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Abilene
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Abilene | 10.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| North Runnels Hospital | 22.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hendrick Medical Center | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Anson General Hospital | 31.8 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Coleman County Medical Center Company | 34.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Buffalo Gap has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.