Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Gordon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gordon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gordon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gordon
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Gordon
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Gordon runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Gordon
The closest emergency room is Palo Pinto General Hospital in Mineral Wells, 22.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Gordon, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Gordon adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 6 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 Gordon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gordon adults…
Gordon runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gordon
No hospital or community health center in Gordon 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 Gordon; ≈ 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 Gordon 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.
13% of Gordon 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.
How Gordon 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.
Gordon 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 Gordon adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gordon
Why doesn’t Gordon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gordon.
What hospital is closest to Gordon?
Palo Pinto General Hospital in Mineral Wells, 22.3 miles in a straight line from Gordon’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 Gordon.
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.