Healthcare in Port Lavaca, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.5%

0.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.4%

4.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.2%

3.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

26.3%

15.7pp 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

37.3%

Arthritis

22.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.6%

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

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.4%

Mobility

17.1%

Cognitive

16.4%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

7.8%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

9.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.8 mi

Memorial Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Memorial Medical Center0.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Palacios Community Medical Center25.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Citizens Medical Center25.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
De Tar Hospital Navarro25.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Jackson Healthcare Center29.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Port Lavaca has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 26.3% of adults lack health insurance. 73.1% 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.