Healthcare in Palacios, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.7%
near the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
25.5%
14.9pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
23.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.4%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
8.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Palacios Community Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palacios Community Medical Center | In city | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Matagorda Regional Medical Center | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Medical Center | 24.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| El Campo Memorial Hospital | 34.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jackson Healthcare Center | 37.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Palacios has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 25.5% of adults lack health insurance. 73.7% 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 4.0 out of 5.