Healthcare in Linden, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.1%
2.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
2.9pp 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
40.9%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.3%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.5%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.3%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
25.2 mi
North Caddo Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Caddo Medical Center | 25.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wadley Regional Medical Center | 28.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ut Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital | 33.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Longview Regional Medical Center | 35.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Longview | 35.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Linden has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 13.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 2.7 out of 5.