Healthcare in Rising Star, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.4%
near the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
5.0pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
32.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.5%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.3%
Mobility
22.0%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
7.8%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
12.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
22.8 mi
Eastland Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastland Memorial Hospital | 22.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Comanche County Medical Center | 25.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Coleman County Medical Center Company | 33.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Abilene | 44.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Rising Star has an obesity rate of 36.4%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 15.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% 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 1.0 out of 5.