Photo: en:User:Billy Hathorn · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Childress is healthier than 66%
Childress trails Texas on 4 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Childress. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Childress
Dental care lags in Childress
44.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 17.6% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD runs high in Childress
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Childress is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Childress is healthier than 39%. Against the 8,207 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 66%. Health Grade ↓
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 Childress’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Childress’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Childress is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #298 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 54% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 25%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Childress’ median household income is $57,644; among the 8,207 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Childress adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Childress adults…
Childress runs above TX on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Childress
1 hospital in Childress, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Childress; ≈ 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Childress adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.6% of Childress adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Childress and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childress | C+ | 36.2% | 11.8% | 14.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Childress adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Childress
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Childress is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Childress’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Childress | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23%19.9–26.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.2–15.8 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.3–20.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%27.9–45.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.2–13.6 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.3%29.5–37.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%30.1–38.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.3%19.6–25.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.6%14.2–21.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.4–17.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.2%24.5–34.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%15.8–23.2 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.5%33.7–49.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.4%18.1–24.9 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.9%66.5–75.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.6%40.6–48.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.3%78.8–83.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.9%69.2–74.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60%54.3–65.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.1%58.5–76.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%18.6–25.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.4%25.4–33.2 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.6%18.4–22.6 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.6%14.7–18.5 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.3%10.2–12.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.6%14.7–18.4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%29.6–39.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.4–16.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.9–19.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.3–6.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.8–10.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.5 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Childress
Is Childress a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Childress is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #298 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Childress?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 45.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Childress?
Childress Regional Medical Center in Childress, 0.2 miles in a straight line from Childress’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Childress have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18.1–24.9%), against 19.1% across Texas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Childress more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Childress.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.