Healthcare in Palmer, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.1%
2.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.9%
10.3pp 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
34.2%
Arthritis
21.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.4%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.8%
Mobility
13.8%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.3 mi
Ennis Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis Regional Medical Center | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Crescent Medical Center Lancaster | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hickory Trail Hospital | 16.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | 19.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Palmer has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 20.9% of adults lack health insurance. 69.8% 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 4.3 out of 5.