Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lipan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lipan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lipan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lipan
Depression and cancer run high in Lipan
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.1%), vs 21.2% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have had cancer (7.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Lipan is insured
Only 12% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Fewer Lipan adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 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 Lipan’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lipan adults…
Lipan runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lipan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Lipan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Lipan
No hospital or community health center in Lipan 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 Lipan; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lipan adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Lipan 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.
Lipan 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 Lipan adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lipan
Why doesn’t Lipan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lipan.
What hospital is closest to Lipan?
Lake Granbury Medical Center in Granbury, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Lipan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lipan.
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.