Where Dodd City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dodd City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dodd City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dodd City
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Dodd City
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.2%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Dodd City runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Dodd City adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Dodd City is insured
Only 11.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. 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 Dodd City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dodd City adults…
Dodd City runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. 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.
11.1% of Dodd City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dodd City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Dodd City
No hospital or community health center in Dodd City 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 Dodd City; ≈ 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 Dodd City adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Dodd City 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.
Dodd City 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 Dodd City adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dodd City
Why doesn’t Dodd City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dodd City.
What hospital is closest to Dodd City?
TMC- Bonham Hospital in Bonham, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Dodd City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dodd City.
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.