Photo: Renegomezphotography · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Anderson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Anderson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Anderson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anderson
Cancer, arthritis and stroke run high in Anderson
1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Anderson runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Anderson, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Nearly everyone in Anderson is insured
Only 11.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
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 Anderson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Anderson adults…
Anderson runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Anderson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Anderson
No hospital or community health center in Anderson 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 Anderson; ≈ 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Anderson adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.5% of Anderson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Anderson 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 Anderson adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Anderson
Why doesn’t Anderson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Anderson.
What hospital is closest to Anderson?
Grimes St. Joseph Health Center in Navasota, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Anderson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Anderson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Healthpoint Navasota in Navasota, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anderson.
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.