Where Dayton Lakes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dayton Lakes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 77535. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dayton Lakes
Smoking is more common in Dayton Lakes
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dayton Lakes is short on primary care and mental health care
Dayton Lakes’ county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD runs high in Dayton Lakes
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Conditions ↓
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 Dayton Lakes’ likely range; Dayton Lakes’ figures come from ZIP code 77535, which may reach past town lines.
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.
Care in and near Dayton Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Dayton Lakes 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 Dayton Lakes; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Dayton Lakes adults…
Dayton Lakes runs above TX on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dayton Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Dayton Lakes adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Dayton Lakes 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.
15.2% of Dayton Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Dayton Lakes 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 Dayton Lakes adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dayton Lakes
Why doesn’t Dayton Lakes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dayton Lakes.
What hospital is closest to Dayton Lakes?
Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center in Liberty, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Dayton Lakes’ 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 Dayton Lakes?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Health Center of Southeast Texas-Liberty in Liberty, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dayton Lakes.
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.