Healthcare in Rochester, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.5%

3.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.3%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.1%

6.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

21.0%

10.4pp 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

40.7%

Arthritis

30.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.0%

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

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.3%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

41.2%

Mobility

22.7%

Cognitive

18.3%

Hearing

10.7%

Vision

9.2%

Self-Care

6.5%

Independent Living

12.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

8.5 mi

Knox County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Knox County Hospital8.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Haskell Memorial Hospital18.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Stonewall Memorial Hospital District25.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Throckmorton County Memorial Hospital34.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Anson General Hospital39.7 miRural Emergency Hospital—✓

Rochester has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 21.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.