Healthcare in Meridian, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.8%
0.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
6.5pp 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
38.8%
Arthritis
28.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.4%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.5%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
Goodall Witcher Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodall Witcher Hospital | 9.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Glen Rose Medical Center | 19.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hill Regional Hospital | 31.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Coryell Memorial Hospital | 34.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lake Granbury Medical Center | 34.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Meridian has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 17.1% 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. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.