Healthcare in Tahoka, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.0%
4.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.0%
6.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
25.5%
14.9pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
27.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.3%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.4%
Mobility
21.7%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
9.8%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
12.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
Lynn County Hospital District
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn County Hospital District | 2.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grace Surgical Hospital | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Covenant Medical Center | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Covenant Childrens Hospital | 28.6 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Tahoka has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 25.5% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% 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.