Healthcare in Terlingua, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.7%

2.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.9%

0.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.5%

0.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.4%

1.2pp below 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

41.3%

Arthritis

29.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.7%

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

14.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.9%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.4%

Mobility

14.0%

Cognitive

12.0%

Hearing

7.4%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

6.9%

Terlingua has an obesity rate of 33.7%, which is 2.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.