Where Gary City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gary City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gary City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gary City
COPD, depression and cancer run high in Gary City
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.5%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Gary City runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Gary City
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Gary City is short on primary care and mental health care
Gary City’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Nearly everyone in Gary City is insured
Only 12.5% 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 Gary City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gary City adults…
Gary City runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. 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.
Care in and near Gary City
No hospital or community health center in Gary City 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 Gary City; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Gary City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Gary City adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Gary City 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.
14% of Gary City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Gary City 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 Gary City adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gary City
Why doesn’t Gary City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gary City.
What hospital is closest to Gary City?
UT Health East Texas Carthage Hospital in Carthage, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Gary City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gary City?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hope Community Medicine- Carthage in Carthage, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gary City.
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.