Where Carlsbad residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carlsbad, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carlsbad. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carlsbad
Depression is more common in Carlsbad
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.3%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.5%, vs 16.9% across Texas. Mind & connection ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Carlsbad
Carlsbad runs below Texas on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.1% vs 12.7%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.2%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 5.6%). 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 Carlsbad’s likely range.
How Carlsbad adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Carlsbad runs above 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.
Out of every 100 Carlsbad adults…
Carlsbad runs below TX on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Carlsbad
No hospital or community health center in Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carlsbad adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.1% of Carlsbad adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Carlsbad
Why doesn’t Carlsbad have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carlsbad.
What hospital is closest to Carlsbad?
Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Carlsbad’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carlsbad.
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.