Where Dorchester residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dorchester, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dorchester. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dorchester
Cancer runs high in Dorchester
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Dorchester adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Dorchester is insured
Only 11.7% 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 Dorchester’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dorchester adults…
Dorchester runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
6.4% of Dorchester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dorchester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Dorchester
No hospital or community health center in Dorchester 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 Dorchester; ≈ 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 Dorchester 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.
Dorchester and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | C+ | 34.3% | 12.6% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dorchester adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dorchester
Why doesn’t Dorchester have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dorchester.
What hospital is closest to Dorchester?
Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center in Sherman, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Dorchester’s 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 Dorchester.
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.