Where Caney City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Caney City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Caney City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Caney City
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Caney City
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Caney City runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Caney City, and more people treating it
49.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 85.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Caney City keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.7% vs 73.8%) and cholesterol checks (91.6% vs 84.6%). 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 Caney City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Caney City adults…
Caney City runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Caney City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Caney City
No hospital or community health center in Caney City 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 Caney City; ≈ 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 Caney City adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Caney City 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.
11.8% of Caney City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Caney City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Caney City adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Caney City
Why doesn’t Caney City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Caney City.
What hospital is closest to Caney City?
UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital in Athens, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Caney City’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 Caney City?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Texas Community Clinic in Gun Barrel City, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Caney City.
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.