Healthcare in Gail, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.4%

2.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.1%

0.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.8%

1.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.8%

1.2pp 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

36.9%

Arthritis

25.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.6%

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

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.1%

Loneliness

Lack of Support

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.5%

Mobility

13.4%

Cognitive

13.8%

Hearing

6.8%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.6%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Nearest Hospital

30.8 mi

Medical Arts Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Medical Arts Hospital30.8 miAcute Care Hospitals
Cogdell Memorial Hospital31.7 miCritical Access Hospitals
Lynn County Hospital District35.0 miCritical Access Hospitals
Big Spring State Hospital37.7 miPsychiatric
Scenic Mountain Medical Center39.3 miAcute Care Hospitals

Gail has an obesity rate of 33.4%, which is 2.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 75.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.