Healthcare in Mesquite, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.8%

1.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.4%

3.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.9%

1.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

23.4%

12.8pp 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

36.0%

Arthritis

20.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.8%

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

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.3%

Mobility

15.2%

Cognitive

17.1%

Hearing

6.0%

Vision

7.2%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

9.7%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.2 mi

Dallas Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Dallas Regional Medical Center	2.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale	3.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
White Rock Medical Center	8.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe	9.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Baylor University Medical Center	11.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Mesquite has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 23.4% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% 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 2.4 out of 5.