Healthcare in Mertzon, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.8%

near the national average

Depression Rate

22.9%

0.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.8%

0.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.0%

5.4pp 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

37.4%

Arthritis

25.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.7%

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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.9%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.5%

Mobility

14.5%

Cognitive

14.4%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

5.3%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

7.8%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

23.5 mi

River Crest Hosp

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
River Crest Hosp	23.5 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Shannon Medical Center	27.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Schleicher County Medical Center	27.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Reagan Memorial Hospital	44.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Mertzon has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 16.0% of adults lack health insurance. 74.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.