Healthcare in Shallowater, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.2%
1.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
3.7pp 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
35.0%
Arthritis
22.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.8%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.8%
Mobility
12.0%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.4 mi
University Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Lubbock | 5.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lubbock Heart Hospital Lp | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Covenant Medical Center | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Covenant Childrens Hospital | 10.0 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Shallowater has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 14.3% of adults lack health insurance. 72.4% 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 2.3 out of 5.