Healthcare in Lamesa, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.5%

4.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.8%

6.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

30.4%

19.8pp 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

39.9%

Arthritis

27.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

23.8%

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

18.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

41.8%

Mobility

22.5%

Cognitive

19.2%

Hearing

9.5%

Vision

10.5%

Self-Care

6.8%

Independent Living

12.0%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Nearest Hospital

4.4 mi

Medical Arts Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Medical Arts Hospital4.4 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Lynn County Hospital District30.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Brownfield Regional Medical Center34.4 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Martin County Hospital District37.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Big Spring State Hospital43.0 miPsychiatric——

Lamesa has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 30.4% of adults lack health insurance. 74.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.