Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Bristol residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bristol, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bristol. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bristol
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Bristol
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.7%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Bristol runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bristol
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Bristol’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bristol adults…
Bristol runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Bristol
No hospital or community health center in Bristol 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 Bristol; ≈ 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 Bristol adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Bristol adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Bristol 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.
13.5% of Bristol adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Bristol 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 Bristol adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bristol
Why doesn’t Bristol have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bristol.
What hospital is closest to Bristol?
Ennis Regional Medical Center in Ennis, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Bristol’s 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 Bristol?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hope Health Ennis in Ennis, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bristol.
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.