Where Moore Station residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moore Station, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moore Station. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moore Station
Stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes run high in Moore Station
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.2% across Texas. 1 in 2 adults have high blood pressure (50.8%), vs 33.1% across Texas. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.3%, vs 12.7% across Texas. In all, Moore Station runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Moore Station, and more people treating it
50.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 84.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Moore Station
1 in 7 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (13.7%), vs 10.7% across Texas. Housing insecurity (20% vs 16.4%) is higher too. 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 Moore Station’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Moore Station adults…
Moore Station runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moore Station adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.4% of Moore Station adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Moore Station
No hospital or community health center in Moore Station 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 Moore Station; ≈ 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.
How Moore Station adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Moore Station 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.
Moore Station 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 Moore Station adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moore Station
Why doesn’t Moore Station have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moore Station.
What hospital is closest to Moore Station?
UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital in Athens, 16.1 miles in a straight line from Moore Station’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moore Station.
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.