Where Maud residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Maud, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Maud. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maud
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Maud
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.4%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.3%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Maud runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Maud
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Maud is insured
Only 11.9% 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 Maud’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Maud adults…
Maud runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Maud adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Maud
No hospital or community health center in Maud 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 Maud; ≈ 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 Maud adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Maud 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% of Maud adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Maud 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 Maud adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Maud
Why doesn’t Maud have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Maud.
What hospital is closest to Maud?
Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Maud’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 Maud.
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.