Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Avery residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Avery, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Avery. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Avery
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Avery
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Avery runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Avery
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Avery
The closest emergency room is Mccurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, 22.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sabine Valley Regl MHMR Ctr is closer (16.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Avery, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 Avery’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Avery adults…
Avery runs above TX on 9 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.
Care in and near Avery
No hospital or community health center in Avery 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 Avery; ≈ 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 Avery adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Avery adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Avery 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.9% of Avery adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Avery 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 Avery adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Avery
Why doesn’t Avery have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Avery.
What hospital is closest to Avery?
Mccurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, 22.9 miles in a straight line from Avery’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 Avery.
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.