Healthcare in Lubbock, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.8%

near the national average

Depression Rate

22.7%

0.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.8%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

18.4%

7.8pp 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

33.8%

Arthritis

20.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.3%

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

18.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.7%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.6%

Mobility

13.7%

Cognitive

16.8%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

6.5%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

9.3%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.1 mi

Covenant Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Covenant Medical Center2.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Covenant Childrens Hospital2.1 miChildrens—✓
Grace Surgical Hospital2.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Lubbock Heart Hospital Lp7.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
University Medical Center8.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Lubbock has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 18.4% of adults lack health insurance. 72.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.