Healthcare in Carbon, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.7%
1.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.4%
7.8pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
30.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.9%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.6%
Mobility
20.1%
Cognitive
17.8%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.8 mi
Eastland Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastland Memorial Hospital | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Comanche County Medical Center | 28.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenvill | 36.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | 37.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood | 38.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Carbon has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 18.4% of adults lack health insurance. 74.6% 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 1.0 out of 5.