Where Burke residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Burke, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burke. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burke
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Burke
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Burke runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Burke
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.8%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.2%, vs 16.9% across Texas. Mind & connection ↓
In Burke, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 18.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Texas 19.1%), yet 26.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Burke’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Burke adults…
Burke runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Burke adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Burke runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Burke adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Burke
No hospital or community health center in Burke 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 Burke; ≈ 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).
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.
16.2% of Burke adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Burke 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 Burke adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Burke
Why doesn’t Burke have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Burke.
What hospital is closest to Burke?
Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Burke’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Burke?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hope Community Medicine - Lufkin in Lufkin, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burke.
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.