Healthcare in Columbus, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.7%

0.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.5%

3.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

18.6%

8.0pp 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

39.0%

Arthritis

29.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.2%

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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.0%

Mobility

19.2%

Cognitive

15.7%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

7.2%

Self-Care

5.1%

Independent Living

10.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

0.5 mi

Columbus Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Columbus Community Hospital0.5 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Rice Medical Center19.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Bellville Medical Center26.8 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Lavaca Medical Center27.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham35.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Columbus has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 18.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.