Where Ben Arnold residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ben Arnold, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ben Arnold. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ben Arnold
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Ben Arnold
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Ben Arnold runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ben Arnold, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Ben Arnold
The closest emergency room is Falls Community Hospital and Clinic in Marlin, 25 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Ben Arnold is short on primary care and mental health care
Ben Arnold’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Ben Arnold adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ben Arnold’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ben Arnold adults…
Ben Arnold runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ben Arnold adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Ben Arnold
No hospital or community health center in Ben Arnold 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 Ben Arnold; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.2% of Ben Arnold adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across 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.
How Ben Arnold 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.
Ben Arnold and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | — | — | — | — |
Burlington: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ben Arnold adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ben Arnold
Why doesn’t Ben Arnold have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ben Arnold.
What hospital is closest to Ben Arnold?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple in Temple, 25.4 miles in a straight line from Ben Arnold’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ben Arnold.
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.