Healthcare in Freer, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.5%

1.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.7%

4.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.5%

3.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

29.5%

18.9pp 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

37.5%

Arthritis

22.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.8%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.7%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.4%

Mobility

17.0%

Cognitive

15.9%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

7.7%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

8.4%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

2

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

31.5 mi

Christus Spohn Hospital Alice

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Christus Spohn Hospital Alice31.5 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5✓
Laredo Medical Center38.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Freer has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 29.5% of adults lack health insurance. 73.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.