Healthcare in DeSoto, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.1%

4.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

17.5%

6.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.2%

3.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.0%

3.4pp 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

37.3%

Arthritis

23.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.7%

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

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.5%

Loneliness

Lack of Support

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.8%

Mobility

16.2%

Cognitive

13.8%

Hearing

4.9%

Vision

6.4%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

8.8%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Hickory Trail Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Hickory Trail HospitalIn cityPsychiatric
Methodist Charlton Medical Center4.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster7.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Dallas Va Medical Center (Va North Texas Healthcare System)9.1 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5
Methodist Dallas Medical Center10.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

DeSoto has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.5%, 6.0pp below the national average. About 14.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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 3.5 out of 5.