Healthcare in Palmhurst, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.9%

5.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.0%

4.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.0%

6.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

28.2%

17.6pp 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

38.4%

Arthritis

23.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.1%

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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.0%

Loneliness

Lack of Support

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.6%

Mobility

18.8%

Cognitive

16.0%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

9.4%

Self-Care

5.9%

Independent Living

9.7%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.5 mi

Mission Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mission Regional Medical Center5.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
South Texas Health System7.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Cornerstone Regional Hospital7.1 miAcute Care Hospitals
Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance7.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Driscoll Children'S Hospital Rio Grande Valley7.1 miChildrens

Palmhurst has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 28.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% 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 3.3 out of 5.