Where Cuney residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cuney, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cuney. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cuney
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Cuney
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.2% across Texas. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.1%), vs 12.7% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Cuney runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cuney
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.8%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Utility shut-off threats (19.3% vs 10.7%) and housing insecurity (27% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 32% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Cuney, and more people treating it
46.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 81% 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 Cuney’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cuney adults…
Cuney runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. 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.
32% of Cuney adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cuney adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Cuney
No hospital or community health center in Cuney 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 Cuney; ≈ 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 Cuney adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Cuney 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.
Cuney and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Cuney adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cuney
Why doesn’t Cuney have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cuney.
What hospital is closest to Cuney?
UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital in Jacksonville, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Cuney’s 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 Cuney?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Circle of Care Jacksonville Clinic in Jacksonville, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cuney.
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.