Healthcare in Dawson, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.6%

1.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.1%

1.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.2%

3.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.3%

5.7pp 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

38.5%

Arthritis

29.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.9%

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

19.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.6%

Mobility

19.6%

Cognitive

18.6%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

7.3%

Self-Care

5.6%

Independent Living

11.6%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.1 mi

Navarro Regional Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Navarro Regional Hospital17.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Parkview Regional Hospital22.0 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Hill Regional Hospital25.5 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Limestone Medical Center29.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Ennis Regional Medical Center30.5 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓

Dawson has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.