Healthcare in Point Comfort, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.0%
6.4pp 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
36.2%
Arthritis
23.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.0%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.7%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Memorial Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Palacios Community Medical Center | 20.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jackson Healthcare Center | 27.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Citizens Medical Center | 27.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| De Tar Hospital Navarro | 27.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Point Comfort has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 17.0% of adults lack health insurance. 73.6% 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 3.5 out of 5.