Healthcare in Kilgore, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
7.3pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
26.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.4%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.3%
Mobility
17.0%
Cognitive
17.8%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.1 mi
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ut Health East Texas Henderson Hospital | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Longview Regional Medical Center | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Longview | 15.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Kilgore has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 17.9% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% 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.