Healthcare in Rice Tracts, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.8%
7.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.1%
10.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
41.3%
30.7pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
23.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.4%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.6%
Mobility
24.4%
Cognitive
22.2%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
15.3%
Self-Care
9.1%
Independent Living
14.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.3 mi
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Regional Medical Center | 11.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rio Grande State Center | 12.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Harlingen Medical Center | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Rice Tracts has an obesity rate of 43.8%, which is 7.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 41.3% of adults lack health insurance. 71.4% 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 2.8 out of 5.