Where Colmesneil residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Colmesneil, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Colmesneil. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colmesneil
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Colmesneil
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Colmesneil runs above Texas on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Colmesneil is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Colmesneil’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Colmesneil
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.5%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Colmesneil, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 Colmesneil’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Colmesneil adults…
Colmesneil runs above TX on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Colmesneil
No hospital or community health center in Colmesneil 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 Colmesneil; ≈ 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 Colmesneil adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Colmesneil adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Colmesneil 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.3% of Colmesneil adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Colmesneil 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 Colmesneil adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Colmesneil
Why doesn’t Colmesneil have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Colmesneil.
What hospital is closest to Colmesneil?
Tyler County Hospital in Woodville, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Colmesneil’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Colmesneil.
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.