Where Jewett residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jewett, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jewett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jewett
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Jewett
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Jewett runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Jewett
44.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 22.9% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Jewett’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Jewett
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.5%), vs 19.3% across Texas. No reliable transportation (14.7% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (22.2% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 25% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% 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 Jewett’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jewett adults…
Jewett runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 4% of Jewett residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jewett 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.
25% of Jewett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Jewett
No hospital or community health center in Jewett 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 Jewett; ≈ 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 Jewett adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Jewett 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.
Jewett and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Jewett adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jewett
Why doesn’t Jewett have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jewett.
What hospital is closest to Jewett?
Freestone Medical Center in Fairfield, 25.1 miles in a straight line from Jewett’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 Jewett.
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.