Where Mertens residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mertens, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mertens. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mertens
Cancer and heart disease run high in Mertens
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.7%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Mertens runs above Texas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Mertens adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Texas. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Mertens’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Mertens adults…
Mertens runs above TX on 3 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.
11.5% of Mertens adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Mertens
No hospital or community health center in Mertens 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 Mertens; ≈ 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).
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 Mertens adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Mertens 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.
Mertens 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 Mertens adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mertens
Why doesn’t Mertens have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mertens.
What hospital is closest to Mertens?
Hill Regional Hospital in Hillsboro, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Mertens’ 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 Mertens.
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.