Healthcare in Paducah, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.8%

3.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.2%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.8%

5.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

20.4%

9.8pp 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

41.8%

Arthritis

32.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.4%

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

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.2%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

41.4%

Mobility

23.0%

Cognitive

17.8%

Hearing

10.9%

Vision

8.7%

Self-Care

6.4%

Independent Living

12.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

27.1 mi

Childress Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Childress Regional Medical Center	27.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Hardeman County Memorial Hospital	35.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Knox County Hospital	48.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Paducah has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 20.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.