Healthcare in Kountze, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.3%
0.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
2.2pp 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
36.8%
Arthritis
27.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.9%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.7%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.6 mi
Altus Lumberton Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Lumberton Hospital | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Beaumont Hospital | 24.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Tyler County Hospital | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center | 33.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Kountze has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 75.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.