Photo: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas · CC BY 2.0Where Benjamin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Benjamin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Benjamin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benjamin
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Benjamin
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Benjamin runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Benjamin, and more people treating it
44.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Benjamin, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 14.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Texas 19.1%), yet 26.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
Benjamin is short on dental care and mental health care
Benjamin’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Benjamin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Benjamin adults…
Benjamin runs above TX on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Benjamin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Benjamin
No hospital or community health center in Benjamin 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 Benjamin; ≈ 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 Benjamin adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Benjamin 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.
16.6% of Benjamin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Benjamin 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 Benjamin adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Benjamin
Why doesn’t Benjamin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Benjamin.
What hospital is closest to Benjamin?
Knox County Hospital in Knox City, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Benjamin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Benjamin.
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.