Healthcare in Memphis, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.6%
10.0pp 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
41.8%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.8%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.1%
Mobility
21.9%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
8.2%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
11.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Nearest Hospital
22.4 mi
Collingsworth General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingsworth General Hospital | 22.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Childress Regional Medical Center | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Harmon Memorial Hospital | 36.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Shamrock General Hospital | 37.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Memphis has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 20.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.