Healthcare in Panhandle, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.9%

3.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.4%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.0%

0.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.1%

0.5pp below 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

37.6%

Arthritis

26.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.2%

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

16.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.2%

Mobility

13.2%

Cognitive

13.1%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

22.3 mi

Golden Plains Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Golden Plains Community Hospital22.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Pampa Regional Medical Center29.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Northwest Texas Hospital30.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Bsa Hospital30.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Va Amarillo Healthcare System30.5 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5✓

Panhandle has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.9% 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 3.0 out of 5.