Healthcare in Longview, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.5%
1.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
7.0pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
26.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.0%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Longview Regional Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Longview | 5.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ut Health East Texas Henderson Hospital | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler | 26.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Longview has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 17.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% 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 3.0 out of 5.