Healthcare in Refugio, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.0%
7.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
26.8%
16.2pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
27.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.2%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.6%
Mobility
21.8%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
9.7%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
11.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.9 mi
Refugio County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refugio County Memorial Hospital | 6.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville | 27.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi | 38.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Corpus Christi | 38.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Citizens Medical Center | 38.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Refugio has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 26.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.