Healthcare in Taft Southwest, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.9%
8.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.8%
5.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.2%
10.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
38.0%
27.4pp 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
42.4%
Arthritis
25.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.5%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.0%
Mobility
24.0%
Cognitive
19.2%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
12.6%
Self-Care
7.4%
Independent Living
11.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.1 mi
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi | 14.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Corpus Christi | 14.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Corpus Christi Medical Center,The | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | 16.8 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Refugio County Memorial Hospital | 28.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Taft Southwest has an obesity rate of 44.9%, which is 8.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 38.0% of adults lack health insurance. 73.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.