Healthcare in Matagorda, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.3%

0.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.4%

1.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.0%

5.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.5%

0.9pp 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

46.2%

Arthritis

37.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.7%

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

15.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.4%

Mobility

20.8%

Cognitive

13.7%

Hearing

11.3%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

9.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.2 mi

Matagorda Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Matagorda Regional Medical Center15.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Palacios Community Medical Center15.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Sweeny Community Hospital29.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Chi St Luke'S Health Brazosport38.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
El Campo Memorial Hospital39.7 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓

Matagorda has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 4.0 out of 5.