Where Brundage residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brundage, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 78834. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brundage
Dental care lags in Brundage
33.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 26% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Brundage’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Brundage adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (49.7%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Brundage
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.6%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Brundage 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 Brundage’s likely range; Brundage’s figures come from ZIP code 78834, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brundage adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Out of every 100 Brundage adults…
Brundage runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brundage
No hospital or community health center in Brundage 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 Brundage; ≈ 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 Brundage 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
41% of Brundage adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Brundage and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Brundage adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brundage
Why doesn’t Brundage have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brundage.
What hospital is closest to Brundage?
Dimmit Regional Hospital in Carrizo Springs, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Brundage’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 Brundage?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Big Wells Clinic in Big Wells, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brundage.
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.