Healthcare in Newton, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.8%
7.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.5%
7.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
5.7pp 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
41.0%
Arthritis
34.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.4%
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
20.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.8%
Mobility
25.9%
Cognitive
20.4%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
9.8%
Self-Care
7.7%
Independent Living
14.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.0 mi
Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sabine County Hospital | 29.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beauregard Memorial Hospital | 30.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Deridder | 30.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dequincy Memorial Hospital | 36.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Newton has an obesity rate of 43.8%, which is 7.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.