Where Blackwell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blackwell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Blackwell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blackwell
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Blackwell
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 5.6% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Blackwell runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Blackwell, and more people treating it
42.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Blackwell
The closest emergency room is North Runnels Hospital in Winters, 23.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Blackwell adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 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 Blackwell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Blackwell adults…
Blackwell runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blackwell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Blackwell
No hospital or community health center in Blackwell 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 Blackwell; ≈ 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.
12.3% of Blackwell 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 Blackwell 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.
Blackwell 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 Blackwell adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Blackwell
Why doesn’t Blackwell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Blackwell.
What hospital is closest to Blackwell?
North Runnels Hospital in Winters, 23.1 miles in a straight line from Blackwell’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 Blackwell.
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.