Healthcare in Welch, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.3%

0.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.6%

2.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.6%

2.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

22.9%

12.3pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.7%

Arthritis

26.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.6%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.4%

Mobility

16.9%

Cognitive

15.1%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

6.6%

Self-Care

4.4%

Independent Living

8.5%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

17.4 mi

Brownfield Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Brownfield Regional Medical Center17.4 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Medical Arts Hospital20.1 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Lynn County Hospital District22.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock38.3 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Memorial Hospital38.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Welch has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 22.9% of adults lack health insurance. 74.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.