Healthcare in Dickens, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.8%
4.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.8%
7.2pp 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
43.4%
Arthritis
33.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.4%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.4%
Mobility
21.0%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
10.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
3
Nearest Hospital
21.6 mi
Crosbyton Clinic Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosbyton Clinic Hospital | 21.6 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Stonewall Memorial Hospital District | 44.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| W J Mangold Memorial Hospital | 49.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Dickens has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 17.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.