Where La Ward residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Ward, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Ward. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Ward
La Ward is short on dental care and mental health care
La Ward’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease and cancer run high in La Ward
1 in 15 adults have heart disease (6.7%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have had cancer (7.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
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 La Ward’s likely range.
Care in and near La Ward
No hospital or community health center in La Ward 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 La Ward; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 La Ward adults…
La Ward runs above TX on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Ward adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How La Ward 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.
15.3% of La Ward adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
La Ward 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 La Ward adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in La Ward
Why doesn’t La Ward have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for La Ward.
What hospital is closest to La Ward?
Jackson Healthcare Center in Edna, 13.4 miles in a straight line from La Ward’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 La Ward.
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.