Healthcare in Sterling City, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.3%

2.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.0%

2.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

15.6%

5.0pp 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

37.2%

Arthritis

23.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.8%

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

15.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.7%

Mobility

12.6%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

6.7%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.6%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

4

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

33.6 mi

Mitchell County Hospital District

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mitchell County Hospital District33.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Scenic Mountain Medical Center39.3 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Shannon Medical Center40.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Big Spring State Hospital41.4 miPsychiatric——

Sterling City has an obesity rate of 33.3%, which is 2.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 15.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.