Healthcare in Waskom, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.2%
2.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
6.5pp 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
35.7%
Arthritis
26.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.9%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
16.0%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.1 mi
Willis Knighton Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Physicians Behavioral Hospital | 17.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Specialists Hospital Shreveport | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) | 18.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 2/5 | ✓ |
Waskom has an obesity rate of 38.2%, which is 2.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 17.1% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.