Healthcare in Waco, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.8%
0.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.3%
0.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.4%
9.8pp 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
32.2%
Arthritis
22.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.8%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.0%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
11.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.7 mi
Ascension Providence
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Providence | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Waco | 4.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Falls Community Hospital And Clinic | 26.9 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Goodall Witcher Hospital | 28.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Waco has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 20.4% of adults lack health insurance. 73.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.