Healthcare in Eagle Lake, 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

19.0%

4.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.7%

2.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

22.9%

12.3pp 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

36.6%

Arthritis

23.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.7%

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

15.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.0%

Mobility

15.9%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

6.6%

Vision

6.6%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

8.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.4 mi

Rice Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Rice Medical Center4.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Columbus Community Hospital16.4 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
El Campo Memorial Hospital26.7 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Bellville Medical Center28.0 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital32.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Eagle Lake has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 22.9% of adults lack health insurance. 75.1% 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.