Healthcare in Murchison, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.5%
near the national average
Depression Rate
25.0%
1.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
5.0pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
31.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
19.8%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
11.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.1 mi
Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Christus Mother Frances Hospital | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler | 33.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Murchison has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 15.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% 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 3.2 out of 5.