Healthcare in Harker Heights, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

18.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.4%

Loneliness

Lack of Support

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Seton Medical Center Harker HeightsIn cityAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Adventhealth Central Texas5.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Cedar Crest Hospital & Rtc8.4 miPsychiatric
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health14.1 miPsychiatric
Temple Va Medical Center (Va Central Texas Healthcare System)17.0 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5

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.