Where Log Cabin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Log Cabin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Log Cabin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Log Cabin
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Log Cabin
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Log Cabin runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Log Cabin
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Log Cabin, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 Log Cabin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Log Cabin adults…
Log Cabin runs above TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Log Cabin is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Log Cabin as about how healthy they are.
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 Log Cabin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Log Cabin
No hospital or community health center in Log Cabin 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 Log Cabin; ≈ 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 Log Cabin adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Log Cabin 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.
13.3% of Log Cabin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Log Cabin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caney City | — | — | — | — |
Caney City: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Log Cabin adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Log Cabin
Why doesn’t Log Cabin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Log Cabin.
What hospital is closest to Log Cabin?
UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital in Athens, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Log Cabin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Log Cabin?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Texas Community Clinic in Gun Barrel City, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Log Cabin.
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.