Photo: Adavyd · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Coldspring residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coldspring, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coldspring. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coldspring
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Coldspring
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.1%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Coldspring runs above Texas on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Coldspring
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.5%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.9%, vs 16.9% across Texas. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Coldspring
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Coldspring’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Coldspring adults…
Coldspring runs above TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Coldspring adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Coldspring runs above Texas.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Coldspring
No hospital or community health center in Coldspring 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 Coldspring; ≈ 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 Coldspring 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.
22.1% of Coldspring adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Coldspring 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 Coldspring adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coldspring
Why doesn’t Coldspring have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coldspring.
What hospital is closest to Coldspring?
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood in Kingwood, 19.6 miles in a straight line from Coldspring’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 Coldspring.
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.