Healthcare in Skellytown, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.7%

near the national average

Depression Rate

24.8%

1.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.1%

1.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

near 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

40.2%

Arthritis

30.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.4%

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

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.8%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.4%

Mobility

16.3%

Cognitive

15.0%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

8.8%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.0 mi

Golden Plains Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Golden Plains Community Hospital15.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Pampa Regional Medical Center15.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hansford County Hospital44.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Northwest Texas Hospital47.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Bsa Hospital47.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Skellytown has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% 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 2.5 out of 5.