Where Dennis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dennis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dennis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dennis
Cancer and arthritis run high in Dennis
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.6%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.1%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Dennis is insured
Only 10.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Fewer Dennis adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 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 Dennis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Dennis adults…
Dennis runs above TX on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Dennis residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dennis 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.
12.3% of Dennis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Dennis
No hospital or community health center in Dennis 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 Dennis; ≈ 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 Dennis 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.
Dennis 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 Dennis adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dennis
Why doesn’t Dennis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dennis.
What hospital is closest to Dennis?
Medical City Weatherford in Weatherford, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Dennis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dennis.
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.