Where Dodson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dodson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dodson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dodson
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Dodson
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Dodson runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dodson, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.9% 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 Dodson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dodson adults…
Dodson runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dodson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Dodson
No hospital or community health center in Dodson 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 Dodson; ≈ 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 Dodson 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.
13.4% of Dodson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Dodson 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 Dodson adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dodson
Why doesn’t Dodson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dodson.
What hospital is closest to Dodson?
Harmon Memorial Hospital in Hollis, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Dodson’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 Dodson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shortgrass Community Health Center in Hollis, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dodson.
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.