Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0Where Goodrich residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Goodrich, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Goodrich. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goodrich
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Goodrich
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.9%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Goodrich runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Goodrich
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.3%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.8%, vs 16.9% across Texas. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Goodrich
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.4%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Utility shut-off threats (14.5% vs 10.7%) and no reliable transportation (13.8% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 23.5% 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 Goodrich’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Goodrich adults…
Goodrich runs above TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Goodrich adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Goodrich runs above Texas.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.5% of Goodrich adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Goodrich
No hospital or community health center in Goodrich 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 Goodrich; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Goodrich adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Goodrich 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 Goodrich adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Goodrich
Why doesn’t Goodrich have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Goodrich.
What hospital is closest to Goodrich?
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood in Kingwood, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Goodrich’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Goodrich?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Health Center of Southeast Texas - Shepherd in Shepherd, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Goodrich.
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.