Healthcare in Knox City, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.3%

2.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.1%

1.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.4%

5.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

19.7%

9.1pp 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

41.8%

Arthritis

31.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.8%

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

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.4%

Mobility

21.2%

Cognitive

16.4%

Hearing

10.5%

Vision

7.8%

Self-Care

5.7%

Independent Living

10.7%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

1.4 mi

Knox County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Knox County Hospital1.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Haskell Memorial Hospital23.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Stonewall Memorial Hospital District30.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Throckmorton County Memorial Hospital35.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Seymour Hospital37.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Knox City has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 19.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.