Where Huxley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Huxley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Huxley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Huxley
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Huxley
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), more than twice the Texas rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), about twice the Texas rate. Cancer is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Huxley runs above Texas on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Huxley
49.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 25.1% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Huxley
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Huxley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Huxley adults…
Huxley runs above TX on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Huxley is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Huxley as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Huxley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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.
Care in and near Huxley
No hospital or community health center in Huxley 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 Huxley; ≈ 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).
How Huxley adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Huxley 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.3% of Huxley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Huxley 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 Huxley adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Huxley
Why doesn’t Huxley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Huxley.
What hospital is closest to Huxley?
Desoto Regional Health System in Mansfield, 23.1 miles in a straight line from Huxley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Huxley.
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.