Where Austwell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Austwell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Austwell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Austwell
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Austwell
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), about twice the Texas rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Austwell runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Austwell, and more people treating it
48.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 85.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Austwell adults get no exercise
36% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Austwell
The closest emergency room is Memorial Medical Center in Port Lavaca, 20.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Austwell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Austwell adults…
Austwell runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Austwell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
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.
Care in and near Austwell
No hospital or community health center in Austwell 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 Austwell; ≈ 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).
How Austwell adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Austwell does better than 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.4% of Austwell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Austwell 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 Austwell adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Austwell
Why doesn’t Austwell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Austwell.
What hospital is closest to Austwell?
Memorial Medical Center in Port Lavaca, 20.3 miles in a straight line from Austwell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Austwell.
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.