Photo: Lothar1976 · Public domainWhere Megargel residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Megargel, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Megargel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Megargel
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Megargel
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Megargel runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Megargel
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Megargel, and more people treating it
39.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Megargel is short on primary care and mental health care
Megargel’s 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 ↓
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 Megargel’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Megargel adults…
Megargel runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. 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 Megargel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Megargel
No hospital or community health center in Megargel 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 Megargel; ≈ 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 Megargel adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Megargel 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.
11.7% of Megargel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Megargel and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Megargel adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Megargel
Why doesn’t Megargel have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Megargel.
What hospital is closest to Megargel?
Hamilton Hospital in Olney, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Megargel’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 Megargel.
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.