Healthcare in Sour Lake, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.0%
4.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
36.9%
Arthritis
26.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.3%
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
24.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.4%
Mobility
14.0%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
8.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.3 mi
Altus Lumberton Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Lumberton Hospital | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth | 16.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Beaumont Hospital | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center | 21.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Riceland Medical Center | 24.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sour Lake has an obesity rate of 32.0%, which is 4.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.5% 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 2.5 out of 5.