Healthcare in Lamar, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.6%
2.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp below 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
47.4%
Arthritis
36.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.8%
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
13.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.7%
Mobility
18.1%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
7.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.5 mi
Refugio County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refugio County Memorial Hospital | 16.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi | 36.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Corpus Christi | 36.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Corpus Christi Medical Center,The | 37.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | 37.4 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Lamar has an obesity rate of 33.6%, which is 2.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.0% 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 3.5 out of 5.