Where Farnsworth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Farnsworth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Farnsworth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Farnsworth
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Farnsworth
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Farnsworth runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Farnsworth
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Farnsworth, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 77% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Farnsworth is short on dental care and mental health care
Farnsworth’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Farnsworth’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Farnsworth adults…
Farnsworth runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Farnsworth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Farnsworth
No hospital or community health center in Farnsworth 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 Farnsworth; ≈ 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).
How Farnsworth adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Farnsworth 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.7% of Farnsworth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Farnsworth 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 Farnsworth adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Farnsworth
Why doesn’t Farnsworth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Farnsworth.
What hospital is closest to Farnsworth?
Ochiltree General Hospital in Perryton, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Farnsworth’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 Farnsworth.
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.