Where Lindsay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lindsay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lindsay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lindsay
Dental care lags in Lindsay
39.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 22% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Lindsay’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Lindsay adults get no exercise
45% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
2 in 5 working-age adults in Lindsay have no health insurance
42.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. 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 Lindsay’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lindsay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
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 Lindsay adults…
Lindsay runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lindsay
No hospital or community health center in Lindsay 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 Lindsay; ≈ 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).
How Lindsay adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Lindsay 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.6% of Lindsay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Lindsay and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Pecos | — | — | — | — |
Town of Pecos: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lindsay adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lindsay
Why doesn’t Lindsay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lindsay.
What hospital is closest to Lindsay?
Reeves Regional Health in Pecos, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Lindsay’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 Lindsay.
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.