Healthcare in Ferris, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.8%
4.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
24.6%
14.0pp 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
36.4%
Arthritis
23.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.4%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
17.0%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.7 mi
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Medical Center Lancaster | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hickory Trail Hospital | 11.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dallas Va Medical Center (Va North Texas Healthcare System) | 13.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Ferris has an obesity rate of 40.8%, which is 4.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 24.6% of adults lack health insurance. 72.4% 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 4.0 out of 5.