Healthcare in Harker Heights, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.9%
5.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
2.9pp 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
31.5%
Arthritis
22.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.7%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.4%
Mobility
13.4%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Medical Center Harker Heights | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Central Texas | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Cedar Crest Hospital & Rtc | 8.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Canyon Creek Behavioral Health | 14.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Temple Va Medical Center (Va Central Texas Healthcare System) | 17.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
Harker Heights has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 13.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% 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 3.7 out of 5.