Healthcare in Canton, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.2%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
2.1pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
28.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.7%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
9.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
22.5 mi
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Terrell State Hospital | 28.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ut Health East Texas Quitman Hospital | 31.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital | 33.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital | 36.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Canton has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.3% 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 2.7 out of 5.