Photo: Lothar1976 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Hawley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hawley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hawley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hawley
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Hawley
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.7%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.3%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Hawley runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hawley
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Fewer Hawley adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 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 Hawley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hawley adults…
Hawley runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.1% of Hawley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Hawley
No hospital or community health center in Hawley 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 Hawley; ≈ 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 Hawley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Hawley adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Hawley 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.
Hawley 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 Hawley adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hawley
Why doesn’t Hawley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hawley.
What hospital is closest to Hawley?
Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Hawley’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 Hawley.
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.