Where May residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for May, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for May. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in May
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in May
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.1%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, May runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from May
The closest emergency room is Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood in Brownwood, 21 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer May adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in May is insured
Only 12.9% 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 May’s likely range.
Out of every 100 May adults…
May runs above TX on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near May
No hospital or community health center in May 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 May; ≈ 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.
8.5% of May adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of May 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 May adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, May 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.
May and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of May adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in May
Why doesn’t May have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for May.
What hospital is closest to May?
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood in Brownwood, 21.0 miles in a straight line from May’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in May.
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.