Healthcare in Howe, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.3%

1.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.0%

2.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.2%

1.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

15.9%

5.3pp 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

33.2%

Arthritis

21.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.5%

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

19.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.8%

Mobility

12.8%

Cognitive

17.1%

Hearing

6.1%

Vision

5.3%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.9%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.7 mi

Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital At Sherma

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital At Sherma	7.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center	11.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Carrus Behavioral Hospital	11.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Texoma Medical Center	18.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Cook Childrens Medical Center Prosper	21.6 mi	Childrens	—	✓

Howe has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 15.9% of adults lack health insurance. 71.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.