Healthcare in Farwell, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.2%

1.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.7%

0.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.8%

3.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

24.2%

13.6pp 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

39.1%

Arthritis

27.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.4%

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

18.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.7%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.6%

Mobility

20.3%

Cognitive

18.2%

Hearing

9.7%

Vision

8.3%

Self-Care

5.7%

Independent Living

11.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.8 mi

Plains Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Plains Regional Medical Center14.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Muleshoe Area Medical Center19.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Roosevelt General Hospital24.1 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Parmer County Community Hospital25.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Plains Memorial Hospital40.6 miCritical Access Hospitals——

Farwell has an obesity rate of 37.2%, which is 1.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 24.2% of adults lack health insurance. 74.3% 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 2.0 out of 5.