Healthcare in Childress, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.2%

near the national average

Depression Rate

22.0%

1.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.8%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

21.4%

10.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.1%

Arthritis

22.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.2%

Mobility

14.4%

Cognitive

17.0%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

6.0%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

9.0%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

4.0 mi

Childress Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Childress Regional Medical Center4.0 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Harmon Memorial Hospital28.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hardeman County Memorial Hospital29.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Collingsworth General Hospital31.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mangum Regional Medical Center47.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Childress has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 21.4% of adults lack health insurance. 70.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.