Healthcare in Wellington, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.3%

3.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.2%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.0%

4.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

20.7%

10.1pp 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

29.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.2%

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

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.2%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.1%

Mobility

19.9%

Cognitive

17.3%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

7.7%

Self-Care

5.6%

Independent Living

10.8%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

2.3 mi

Collingsworth General Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Collingsworth General Hospital2.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Harmon Memorial Hospital20.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Shamrock General Hospital24.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Childress Regional Medical Center31.9 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Mangum Regional Medical Center34.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Wellington has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 20.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.