Healthcare in Taft, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.8%
8.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.9%
8.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
34.5%
23.9pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
26.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.2%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.1%
Mobility
22.8%
Cognitive
19.9%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
11.3%
Self-Care
7.1%
Independent Living
12.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.7 mi
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Corpus Christi | 14.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Corpus Christi Medical Center,The | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | 17.3 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Refugio County Memorial Hospital | 27.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Taft has an obesity rate of 44.8%, which is 8.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 34.5% of adults lack health insurance. 72.7% 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.