Where Knippa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Knippa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Knippa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knippa
Diabetes, heart disease and COPD run high in Knippa
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.2%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.6% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Knippa runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Knippa
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26%), vs 19.3% across Texas. No reliable transportation (13% vs 10.5%) and utility shut-off threats (13.2% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 21.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Knippa
48.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Knippa’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Knippa’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Knippa adults…
Knippa runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.8% of Knippa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Knippa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Knippa
No hospital or community health center in Knippa 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 Knippa; ≈ 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 Knippa 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.
Knippa 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 Knippa adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Knippa
Why doesn’t Knippa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Knippa.
What hospital is closest to Knippa?
Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Knippa’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 Knippa?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chdi Ham Lane in Uvalde, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Knippa.
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.