Healthcare in Kress, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.3%
8.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.8%
9.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
31.2%
20.6pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
28.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.6%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.0%
Mobility
25.0%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
12.3%
Self-Care
8.0%
Independent Living
13.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Nearest Hospital
13.4 mi
Covenant Hospital Plainview
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Allegiance Behavioral Health Center Of Plainview | 13.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Swisher Memorial Hospital | 14.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| W J Mangold Memorial Hospital | 24.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Plains Memorial Hospital | 34.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
Kress has an obesity rate of 44.3%, which is 8.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 31.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.