Where Lyons residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lyons, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lyons. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyons
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Lyons
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Lyons runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lyons, and more people treating it
45% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lyons is short on primary care and mental health care
Lyons’ county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Lyons adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 6 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 Lyons’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Lyons adults…
Lyons runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lyons adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Lyons
No hospital or community health center in Lyons 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 Lyons; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.1% of Lyons adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across 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.
How Lyons 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.
Lyons 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 Lyons adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lyons
Why doesn’t Lyons have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lyons.
What hospital is closest to Lyons?
Burleson St. Joseph Health Center in Caldwell, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Lyons’ 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 Lyons.
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.