Healthcare in Kermit, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.8%

1.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.6%

2.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.4%

2.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

28.8%

18.2pp 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

36.2%

Arthritis

22.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.8%

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

17.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.6%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.6%

Mobility

16.5%

Cognitive

17.4%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

7.5%

Self-Care

4.7%

Independent Living

9.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.6 mi

Winkler County Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Winkler County Memorial Hospital	2.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Ward Memorial Hospital	25.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Permian Regional Medical Center Andrews County Ho	41.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Crane County Hospital District	41.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Medical Center Hospital	43.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Kermit has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 28.8% of adults lack health insurance. 71.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.