Healthcare in Wheeler, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.1%

2.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.8%

0.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.0%

3.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

21.7%

11.1pp 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

38.8%

Arthritis

27.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.4%

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

17.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.8%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.9%

Mobility

18.6%

Cognitive

16.7%

Hearing

8.9%

Vision

7.2%

Self-Care

5.1%

Independent Living

10.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

4.4 mi

Parkview Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Parkview Hospital4.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Shamrock General Hospital16.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hemphill County Hospital33.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Roger Mills Memorial Hospital34.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Pampa Regional Medical Center35.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Wheeler has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 21.7% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.