Healthcare in DeSoto, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Hickory Trail Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Trail Hospital | In city | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Crescent Medical Center Lancaster | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dallas Va Medical Center (Va North Texas Healthcare System) | 9.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
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.