Healthcare in Mertens, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.2%
1.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
5.2pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
26.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.9%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.7%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.0 mi
Hill Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Regional Hospital | 14.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Navarro Regional Hospital | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Ennis Regional Medical Center | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Mertens has an obesity rate of 34.2%, which is 1.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 15.8% of adults lack health insurance. 75.0% 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 3.8 out of 5.