Healthcare in Valera, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.6%
0.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.3%
5.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
4.2pp 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
43.8%
Arthritis
33.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
14.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.4%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
11.4%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
9.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.8 mi
Coleman County Medical Center Company
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman County Medical Center Company | 9.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ballinger Memorial Hospital | 23.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood | 29.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| North Runnels Hospital | 29.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Abilene | 40.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Valera has an obesity rate of 36.6%, which is 0.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 14.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 1.0 out of 5.