Where Hungerford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hungerford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hungerford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hungerford
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Hungerford
1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.2% across Texas. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.3%), vs 12.7% across Texas. High blood pressure is also above the state: 41.6%, vs 33.1% across Texas. In all, Hungerford runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hungerford, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Hungerford’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hungerford adults…
Hungerford runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hungerford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Hungerford
No hospital or community health center in Hungerford 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 Hungerford; ≈ 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 Hungerford 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.7% of Hungerford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Hungerford 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 Hungerford adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hungerford
Why doesn’t Hungerford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hungerford.
What hospital is closest to Hungerford?
El Campo Memorial Hospital in El Campo, 17.6 miles in a straight line from Hungerford’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 Hungerford?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mehop Health Services Wharton in Wharton, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hungerford.
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.