Healthcare in Palestine, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.6%
4.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
19.4%
8.8pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
27.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.0%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
19.6%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
11.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.7 mi
Palestine Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine Regional Medical Center | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Freestone Medical Center | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ut Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Jacksonville | 26.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Palestine has an obesity rate of 40.6%, which is 4.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 19.4% of adults lack health insurance. 75.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.