Healthcare in Forsan, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.7%

near the national average

Depression Rate

24.2%

0.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.0%

2.4pp 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

35.9%

Arthritis

24.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.9%

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

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.2%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.2%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.5%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Nearest Hospital

10.2 mi

Scenic Mountain Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Scenic Mountain Medical Center10.2 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Big Spring State Hospital12.3 miPsychiatric——
Mitchell County Hospital District29.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Martin County Hospital District30.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Permian Basin39.7 miPsychiatric——

Forsan has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.