Healthcare in New Ulm, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.5%

3.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.7%

3.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.3%

1.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

1.3pp 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

42.5%

Arthritis

30.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.5%

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

13.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.7%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.3%

Mobility

14.4%

Cognitive

11.2%

Hearing

8.9%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

6.5%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

13.2 mi

Columbus Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Columbus Community Hospital13.2 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Bellville Medical Center16.2 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham22.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Rice Medical Center27.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Lavaca Medical Center40.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

New Ulm has an obesity rate of 32.5%, which is 3.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.