Healthcare in Buna, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.3%
3.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.0%
1.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
3.6pp 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
39.8%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
31.3%
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
25.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.4%
Mobility
19.2%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
20.2 mi
Altus Lumberton Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Lumberton Hospital | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth | 26.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Beaumont Hospital | 27.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Tyler County Hospital | 33.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dequincy Memorial Hospital | 33.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Buna has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% 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 2.5 out of 5.