Healthcare in Dimmitt, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.0%

0.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.9%

4.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.3%

2.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

28.2%

17.6pp 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

36.8%

Arthritis

22.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.3%

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

15.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.9%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.8%

Mobility

15.7%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

7.0%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

8.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Nearest Hospital

3.9 mi

Plains Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Plains Memorial Hospital3.9 miCritical Access Hospitals——
Hereford Regional Medical Center27.0 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Parmer County Community Hospital28.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Swisher Memorial Hospital35.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Muleshoe Area Medical Center37.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Dimmitt has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 28.2% of adults lack health insurance. 73.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.