Where Garwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Garwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Garwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Garwood
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Garwood
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Garwood runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Garwood
39.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 25% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Garwood adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.1%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Garwood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Garwood adults…
Garwood runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Garwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
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.
Care in and near Garwood
No hospital or community health center in Garwood 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 Garwood; ≈ 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 Garwood adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Garwood 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.
31.8% of Garwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Garwood and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nada | — | — | — | — |
Nada: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Garwood adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Garwood
Why doesn’t Garwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Garwood.
What hospital is closest to Garwood?
Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Garwood’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 Garwood.
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.