Healthcare in Marathon, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.3%

3.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.5%

5.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.5%

1.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

15.9%

5.3pp 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

40.6%

Arthritis

26.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.3%

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

12.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.5%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.2%

Mobility

14.0%

Cognitive

11.0%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

6.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

23.3 mi

Big Bend Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Big Bend Regional Medical Center	23.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Pecos County Memorial Hospital	45.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Marathon has an obesity rate of 32.3%, which is 3.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 15.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services.