Healthcare in Wichita Falls, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.4%
0.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.9%
6.3pp 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
34.2%
Arthritis
23.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.1%
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
34.0%
Mobility
15.5%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
United Regional Health Care System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Regional Health Care System | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Red River Hospital | 2.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| North Texas State Hospital | 3.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Kell West Regional Hospital | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Electra Memorial Hospital | 20.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Wichita Falls has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 16.9% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.