Where Alfred residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alfred, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alfred. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alfred
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Alfred
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.3%), vs 12.7% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Alfred runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Alfred, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Alfred adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.3% vs 16.9%) and depression (17.3% vs 21.2%) both run below Texas. Mind & connection ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Texas figure falls outside Alfred’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Alfred adults…
Alfred runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alfred adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Alfred adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Alfred does better than Texas.
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Care in and near Alfred
No hospital or community health center in Alfred itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Alfred; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15% of Alfred adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Alfred and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alfred adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alfred
Why doesn’t Alfred have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alfred.
What hospital is closest to Alfred?
Christus Spohn Hospital Alice in Alice, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Alfred’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Alfred?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Action Health Center in Alice, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alfred.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.