Where Marquez residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marquez, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marquez. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marquez
Marquez is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Marquez’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Marquez
The closest emergency room is Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck, 26 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Brazos Valley Community Action Agency is closer (16.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Marquez
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Marquez adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Marquez is insured
Only 13.3% 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 Marquez’s likely range.
Care in and near Marquez
No hospital or community health center in Marquez 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 Marquez; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Marquez adults…
Marquez runs above TX on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7% of Marquez adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marquez 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.
How Marquez adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Marquez does better than 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.
Marquez 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 Marquez adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marquez
Why doesn’t Marquez have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marquez.
What hospital is closest to Marquez?
Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck, 26.0 miles in a straight line from Marquez’s 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 Marquez.
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.