Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Chireno residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chireno, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chireno. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chireno
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Chireno
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Chireno runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Chireno
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Chireno
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.6%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.9%, vs 16.9% across Texas. Mind & connection ↓
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 Chireno’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chireno adults…
Chireno runs above TX on 9 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.
How Chireno adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Chireno 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.
Care in and near Chireno
No hospital or community health center in Chireno 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 Chireno; ≈ 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 Chireno 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.
16.7% of Chireno adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Chireno 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 Chireno adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chireno
Why doesn’t Chireno have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chireno.
What hospital is closest to Chireno?
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches, 19.5 miles in a straight line from Chireno’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chireno.
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.