Where Allison residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Allison, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Allison. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Allison
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Allison
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.8%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Allison runs above Texas on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Allison
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Allison
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.7%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.4%, vs 16.9% across 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 Allison’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Allison adults…
Allison runs above TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
How Allison adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Allison runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Care in and near Allison
No hospital or community health center in Allison 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 Allison; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Allison adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14% of Allison adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Allison 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 Allison adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Allison
Why doesn’t Allison have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Allison.
What hospital is closest to Allison?
Parkview Hospital in Wheeler, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Allison’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Allison.
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.