Healthcare in Vega, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.3%
0.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
4.3pp 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
38.8%
Arthritis
28.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.2%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
21.6 mi
Quail Creek Surgical Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quail Creek Surgical Hospital | 21.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Amarillo | 21.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hereford Regional Medical Center | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northwest Texas Hospital | 30.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bsa Hospital | 30.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Vega has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 14.9% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% 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 2.5 out of 5.