Where Bixby residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bixby, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bixby. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bixby
More Bixby adults get no exercise
44.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bixby
1 in 2 adults worry about having enough food (49%), more than twice the Texas rate. No reliable transportation (24.5% vs 10.5%) and utility shut-off threats (23.3% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 47.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, COPD and stroke run high in Bixby
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.4%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Bixby runs above Texas on six 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 Bixby’s 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
47.9% of Bixby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Bixby adults…
Bixby runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bixby
No hospital or community health center in Bixby 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 Bixby; ≈ 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 Bixby adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Bixby adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Bixby 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.
Bixby and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Feria | D | 41.6% | 21.5% | 14.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bixby adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bixby
Why doesn’t Bixby have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bixby.
What hospital is closest to Bixby?
Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Bixby’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bixby?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Mercedes in Mercedes, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bixby.
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.