Where Flat residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Flat, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Flat. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Flat
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Flat
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.5%), vs 21.6% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Flat runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Flat is insured
Only 11.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Fewer Flat 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 Flat’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Flat adults…
Flat runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Flat 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.
12.4% of Flat adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Flat
No hospital or community health center in Flat 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 Flat; ≈ 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 Flat adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Flat 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.
Flat 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 Flat adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Flat
Why doesn’t Flat have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Flat.
What hospital is closest to Flat?
Coryell Memorial Hospital in Gatesville, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Flat’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 Flat.
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.