Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Burton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Burton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burton
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Burton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.2%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Burton runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Burton, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Burton keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.7% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (65% vs 54.6%). 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 Burton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Burton adults…
Burton runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Burton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Burton
No hospital or community health center in Burton 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 Burton; ≈ 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.
How Burton adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Burton does better than 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.
6.8% of Burton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Burton 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 Burton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Burton
Why doesn’t Burton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Burton.
What hospital is closest to Burton?
Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham in Brenham, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Burton’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 Burton.
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.