Where Como residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Como, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Como. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Como
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Como
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Como runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Como
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.5%), vs 19.3% across Texas. No reliable transportation (14.5% vs 10.5%) and utility shut-off threats (13.7% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 23.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Como
46.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 17.5% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). 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 Como’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Como adults…
Como runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.2% of Como adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Como adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Como
No hospital or community health center in Como 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 Como; ≈ 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.
How Como adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Como 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.
Como 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 Como adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Como
Why doesn’t Como have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Como.
What hospital is closest to Como?
Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs in Sulphur Springs, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Como’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Como?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Carevide in Sulphur Springs, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Como.
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.