Where Goodlow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Goodlow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Goodlow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goodlow
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Goodlow
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.2% across Texas. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.6%), vs 12.7% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Goodlow runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Goodlow, and more people treating it
51.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Goodlow
1 in 6 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (16.8%), vs 10.7% across Texas. Food insecurity (26% vs 19.3%) and housing insecurity (22.2% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 24.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% 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 Goodlow’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Goodlow adults…
Goodlow runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Goodlow 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.
24.2% of Goodlow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Goodlow
No hospital or community health center in Goodlow 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 Goodlow; ≈ 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 Goodlow 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.
Goodlow and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerens | C− | 38.2% | 16.2% | 15.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Goodlow adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Goodlow
Why doesn’t Goodlow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Goodlow.
What hospital is closest to Goodlow?
Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Goodlow’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Goodlow.
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.