Healthcare in Slaton, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.2%
5.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.0%
6.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
25.8%
15.2pp 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
39.9%
Arthritis
27.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.5%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.3%
Mobility
21.3%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
9.4%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
11.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.7 mi
Grace Surgical Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Surgical Hospital | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Covenant Medical Center | 16.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Covenant Childrens Hospital | 16.3 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lubbock Heart Hospital Lp | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Slaton has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 25.8% of adults lack health insurance. 74.3% 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 2.3 out of 5.