Healthcare in Higgins, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.9%
1.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.3%
0.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
0.7pp 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
41.6%
Arthritis
32.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.9%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.3%
Mobility
18.7%
Cognitive
15.2%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.7%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.5 mi
Newman Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Memorial Hospital | 6.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hemphill County Hospital | 21.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northwest Center For Behavioral Health (Ncbh) | 37.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Roger Mills Memorial Hospital | 38.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Alliancehealth Woodward | 42.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Higgins has an obesity rate of 34.9%, which is 1.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.