Healthcare in Chester, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.2%
1.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.3%
2.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
3.1pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
30.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.9%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.2%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
17.2%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.7%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.3 mi
Tyler County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler County Hospital | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Livingston | 19.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin | 26.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Woodland Heights Medical Center | 31.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Lufkin Llc | 31.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Chester has an obesity rate of 37.2%, which is 1.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.3%, 2.8pp above the national average. About 13.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% 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 3.3 out of 5.