Healthcare in Megargel, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.3%

1.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.7%

1.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.2%

2.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.6%

3.0pp 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

39.8%

Arthritis

29.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.2%

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

18.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.7%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.2%

Mobility

17.3%

Cognitive

16.0%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

9.4%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

12.2 mi

Hamilton Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Hamilton Hospital12.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Seymour Hospital19.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Throckmorton County Memorial Hospital28.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Electra Memorial Hospital29.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Graham Regional Medical Center31.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Megargel has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.