Healthcare in Gilmer, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.9%
4.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.6%
4.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
6.1pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
31.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.5%
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
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.3%
Mobility
22.0%
Cognitive
19.6%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
6.6%
Independent Living
13.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.2 mi
Ut Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ut Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital | 16.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Longview Regional Medical Center | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Longview | 17.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Winnsboro | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Gilmer has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 16.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.0% 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 2.7 out of 5.