Where Knollwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Knollwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Knollwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knollwood
Knollwood is an active town
Only 20.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Knollwood
Knollwood runs below Texas on diabetes (8.9% vs 12.7%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.2%) and heart disease (4.6% vs 5.6%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Knollwood adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 8 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 Knollwood’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Knollwood adults…
Knollwood runs below TX on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
7.7% of Knollwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Knollwood
No hospital or community health center in Knollwood 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 Knollwood; ≈ 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 Knollwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Knollwood 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.
Knollwood and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | C+ | 34.3% | 12.6% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Knollwood adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Knollwood
Why doesn’t Knollwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Knollwood.
What hospital is closest to Knollwood?
Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center in Sherman, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Knollwood’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 Knollwood.
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.