Healthcare in Hereford, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.6%
2.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
35.0%
24.4pp 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
36.8%
Arthritis
22.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.4%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.4%
Mobility
19.2%
Cognitive
19.5%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
10.0%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
11.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Nearest Hospital
8.4 mi
Hereford Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Regional Medical Center | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Plains Memorial Hospital | 22.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Parmer County Community Hospital | 23.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Quail Creek Surgical Hospital | 36.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Amarillo | 36.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Hereford has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 35.0% of adults lack health insurance. 71.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.