Where Dean residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dean, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dean. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dean
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Dean
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.6% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Dean runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dean is short on primary care and mental health care
Dean’s 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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Dean, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dean keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (62.5% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (87.7% vs 84.6%). 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 Dean’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dean adults…
Dean runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dean adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Dean
No hospital or community health center in Dean 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 Dean; ≈ 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 Dean adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
9.1% of Dean adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Dean 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 Dean adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dean
Why doesn’t Dean have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dean.
What hospital is closest to Dean?
United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Dean’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dean?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Healthcare Center - Juarez Medical Clinic in Wichita Falls, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dean.
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.