Where Goldsmith residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Goldsmith, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Goldsmith. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goldsmith
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Goldsmith
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Goldsmith runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Goldsmith
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.9%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Goldsmith
46.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 23.7% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). 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 Goldsmith’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Goldsmith adults…
Goldsmith runs above TX on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Goldsmith adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Goldsmith
No hospital or community health center in Goldsmith 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 Goldsmith; ≈ 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 Goldsmith adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Goldsmith 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.
17.7% of Goldsmith adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Goldsmith and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Goldsmith adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Goldsmith
Why doesn’t Goldsmith have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Goldsmith.
What hospital is closest to Goldsmith?
Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Goldsmith’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Goldsmith.
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.