Where Hedley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hedley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hedley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hedley
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Hedley
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Hedley runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Hedley is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Hedley’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Hedley
The closest emergency room is Collingsworth General Hospital in Wellington, 25.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Hedley, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Hedley 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 Hedley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hedley adults…
Hedley runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hedley
No hospital or community health center in Hedley 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 Hedley; ≈ 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 Hedley 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.
10.3% of Hedley 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 Hedley 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.
Hedley 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 Hedley adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hedley
Why doesn’t Hedley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hedley.
What hospital is closest to Hedley?
Collingsworth General Hospital in Wellington, 25.4 miles in a straight line from Hedley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hedley.
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.