Where Mildred residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mildred, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mildred. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mildred
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Mildred
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Mildred runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Mildred
46% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 19.8% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Mildred
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.8%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.8%, vs 16.9% across Texas. Mind & connection ↓
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 Mildred’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mildred adults…
Mildred runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mildred adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Mildred adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Mildred 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.
Care in and near Mildred
No hospital or community health center in Mildred 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 Mildred; ≈ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.8% of Mildred adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Mildred 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 Mildred adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mildred
Why doesn’t Mildred have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mildred.
What hospital is closest to Mildred?
Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Mildred’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mildred?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Dr. Kent E. Rogers Clinic in Corsicana, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mildred.
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.