Where Lakeview residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lakeview, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 79239. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakeview
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Lakeview
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.2%), more than twice the Texas rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), about twice the Texas rate. Cancer is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Lakeview runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lakeview, and more people treating it
49.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 84.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lakeview is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Lakeview’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Lakeview
49.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Lakeview’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 Lakeview’s likely range; Lakeview’s figures come from ZIP code 79239, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lakeview adults…
Lakeview runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakeview adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Lakeview
No hospital or community health center in Lakeview 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 Lakeview; ≈ 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 Lakeview adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Lakeview does better than 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.
13.8% of Lakeview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Lakeview 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 Lakeview adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lakeview
Why doesn’t Lakeview have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lakeview.
What hospital is closest to Lakeview?
Childress Regional Medical Center in Childress, 28.7 miles in a straight line from Lakeview’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 Lakeview.
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.