Where Big Wells residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Wells, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Wells. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Wells
More Big Wells adults get no exercise
53.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas (about twice the Texas rate). Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Big Wells
35.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 33.2% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Big Wells’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Big Wells
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.8%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (26.4%), about twice the Texas rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.4%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Big Wells runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Big Wells’ likely range.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Wells adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Big Wells adults…
Big Wells runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Big Wells
1 community health center in Big Wells, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Big Wells; ≈ 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 Big Wells adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Big Wells 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.
34.8% of Big Wells adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Big Wells 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 Big Wells adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Wells
Why doesn’t Big Wells have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Wells.
What hospital is closest to Big Wells?
Dimmit Regional Hospital in Carrizo Springs, 18.0 miles in a straight line from Big Wells’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Big Wells?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Big Wells Clinic in Big Wells, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Wells.
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.