Healthcare in Hays, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.2%
4.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
2.7pp below 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
38.3%
Arthritis
26.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.6%
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
13.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.1%
Mobility
11.1%
Cognitive
9.7%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
5.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ascension Seton Southwest | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Austin Oaks Hospital | 7.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ascension Seton Hays | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Hays has an obesity rate of 31.2%, which is 4.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 5.0 out of 5.