Healthcare in Waelder, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.1%
6.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.6%
6.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
29.6%
19.0pp 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
24.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.6%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.5%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
17.2%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
9.4%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
9.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Nearest Hospital
17.6 mi
Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital | 17.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis | 20.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ascension Seton Smithville | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lavaca Medical Center | 35.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Yoakum Community Hospital | 36.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Waelder has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 29.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.