Healthcare in Sheldon, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.7%

1.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.9%

3.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.2%

0.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

30.3%

19.7pp 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

32.1%

Arthritis

15.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

3.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.6%

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

17.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.9%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.0%

Mobility

12.3%

Cognitive

17.8%

Hearing

5.2%

Vision

6.9%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.2%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.1 mi

East Houston Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
East Houston Medical Center2.1 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Ad Hospital East, Llc6.9 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital10.7 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5✓
Altus Baytown Hospital10.7 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital13.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Sheldon has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 30.3% of adults lack health insurance. 68.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.