Where Butterfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Butterfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Butterfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Butterfield
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Butterfield
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (27.3%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), about twice the Texas rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Butterfield runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Butterfield adults get no exercise
45% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Butterfield
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (35.1%), vs 19.3% across Texas. No reliable transportation (15.9% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (23.8% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 29.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% 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 Butterfield’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Butterfield adults…
Butterfield runs above TX on 8 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.1% of Butterfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Butterfield
No hospital or community health center in Butterfield 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 Butterfield; ≈ 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 Butterfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Butterfield 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.
Butterfield 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 Butterfield adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Butterfield
Why doesn’t Butterfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Butterfield.
What hospital is closest to Butterfield?
The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus in El Paso, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Butterfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Butterfield?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Montana Vista Health Center in El Paso, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Butterfield.
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.