Healthcare in Newcastle, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.6%

0.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.4%

0.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.2%

1.6pp 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

37.3%

Arthritis

26.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.2%

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

17.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.9%

Mobility

14.5%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

8.0%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.4%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

10.3 mi

Hamilton Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Hamilton Hospital10.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Graham Regional Medical Center10.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Stephens Memorial Hospital28.5 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Throckmorton County Memorial Hospital31.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Faith Community Hospital31.9 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓

Newcastle has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 12.2% 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.