Where Barksdale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barksdale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Barksdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barksdale
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Barksdale
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.2%), more than twice the Texas rate. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.6%), more than twice the Texas rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.4%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Barksdale runs above Texas on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Barksdale
46.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 22.8% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Barksdale’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Barksdale, and more people treating it
53% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 86.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 39 miles from Barksdale
The closest emergency room is Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, 39.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Community Health Development is closer (5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Barksdale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Barksdale adults…
Barksdale runs above TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Barksdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Barksdale
No hospital or community health center in Barksdale 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 Barksdale; ≈ 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.
How Barksdale 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.
25.3% of Barksdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Barksdale 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 Barksdale adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Barksdale
Why doesn’t Barksdale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Barksdale.
Where can I get low-cost care near Barksdale?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Canyon Health Center in Camp Wood, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barksdale.
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.