Healthcare in West Columbia, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
6.0pp 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
36.4%
Arthritis
26.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.5%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.5%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
9.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.1 mi
Sweeny Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweeny Community Hospital | 8.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chi St Luke'S Health Brazosport | 12.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Matagorda Regional Medical Center | 21.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Oakbend Medical Center | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital | 29.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
West Columbia has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 16.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.