Healthcare in Cameron, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.1%
3.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.2%
5.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
21.3%
10.7pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
29.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.2%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.2%
Mobility
20.4%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
10.7%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
28.4 mi
Burleson St Joseph Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson St Joseph Health Center | 28.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Temple Va Medical Center (Va Central Texas Healthcare System) | 30.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Canyon Creek Behavioral Health | 30.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor | 31.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Falls Community Hospital And Clinic | 31.9 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Cameron has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 21.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% 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 4.0 out of 5.