Healthcare in Plains, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.0%

4.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.8%

1.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.2%

5.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

27.8%

17.2pp 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

38.5%

Arthritis

25.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.0%

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

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.8%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.0%

Mobility

19.9%

Cognitive

18.1%

Hearing

8.8%

Vision

9.1%

Self-Care

5.9%

Independent Living

10.7%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

18.3 mi

Yoakum County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Yoakum County Hospital18.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Brownfield Regional Medical Center30.1 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Cochran Memorial Hospital31.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Memorial Hospital34.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Nor-Lea Hospital District35.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Plains has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 27.8% 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.