Where Glazier residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glazier, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 79014. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glazier
Cancer runs high in Glazier
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Glazier is short on dental care and mental health care
Glazier’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 ↓
Fewer Glazier adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 8 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 Glazier’s likely range; Glazier’s figures come from ZIP code 79014, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Glazier adults…
Glazier runs above TX on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Glazier
No hospital or community health center in Glazier 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 Glazier; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.7% of Glazier adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glazier adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Glazier 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.
Glazier 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 Glazier adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Glazier
Why doesn’t Glazier have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glazier.
What hospital is closest to Glazier?
Hemphill County Hospital in Canadian, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Glazier’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 Glazier.
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.