Where Markham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Markham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Markham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Markham
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Markham
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Markham runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Markham
46.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 20.8% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Markham adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.5%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Markham’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Markham adults…
Markham runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Markham 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.
Care in and near Markham
No hospital or community health center in Markham 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 Markham; ≈ 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 Markham 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.4% of Markham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Markham 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 Markham adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Markham
Why doesn’t Markham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Markham.
What hospital is closest to Markham?
Matagorda Regional Medical Center in Bay City, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Markham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Markham?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mehop Primary and Behavioral Health in Bay City, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Markham.
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.