Healthcare in Flat, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.3%
near the national average
Depression Rate
26.4%
2.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
0.8pp 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
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.1%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.8%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.7 mi
Coryell Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coryell Memorial Hospital | 12.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Seton Medical Center Harker Heights | 17.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Temple Va Medical Center (Va Central Texas Healthcare System) | 18.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cedar Crest Hospital & Rtc | 18.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Canyon Creek Behavioral Health | 18.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Flat has an obesity rate of 36.3%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 26.4%, 2.9pp above the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.