Healthcare in Potosi, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.5%
4.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.5%
2.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
36.5%
Arthritis
23.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.3%
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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.2%
Mobility
10.3%
Cognitive
11.4%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.0 mi
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Abilene
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Abilene | 1.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hendrick Medical Center | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| North Runnels Hospital | 29.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Anson General Hospital | 30.4 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Coleman County Medical Center Company | 33.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Potosi has an obesity rate of 31.5%, which is 4.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% 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 2.0 out of 5.