Robert E. Howard House · Photo: 0ccam · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Cross Plains residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cross Plains, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cross Plains. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cross Plains
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Cross Plains
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Cross Plains runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Cross Plains
The closest emergency room is Coleman County Medical Center Company in Coleman, 25.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Shackelford County Community Resource Center is closer (0.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Cross Plains, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Cross Plains adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Cross Plains’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Cross Plains adults…
Cross Plains runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cross Plains
1 community health center in Cross Plains, 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 Cross Plains; ≈ 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 Cross Plains 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.
8.8% of Cross Plains adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Cross Plains adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Cross Plains does better than 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.
Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cross Plains
Why doesn’t Cross Plains have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cross Plains.
What hospital is closest to Cross Plains?
Coleman County Medical Center Company in Coleman, 25.6 miles in a straight line from Cross Plains’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cross Plains?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Resourcecare Cross Plains in Cross Plains, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cross Plains.
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.