Healthcare in Port Aransas, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.0%
near the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.0%
3.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp below 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
43.6%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.5%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
16.5%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
7.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.2 mi
Corpus Christi Medical Center,The
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Medical Center,The | 19.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | 19.2 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi | 19.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Corpus Christi | 19.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Refugio County Memorial Hospital | 34.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Port Aransas has an obesity rate of 36.0%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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 3.5 out of 5.