Where Moran residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moran, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moran. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moran
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Moran
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.7%), vs 21.6% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Moran runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Moran
The closest emergency room is Stephens Memorial Hospital in Breckenridge, 21.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Shackelford County Community Resource Center is closer (14.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Moran is short on primary care and mental health care
Moran’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 ↓
Nearly everyone in Moran is insured
Only 9.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Fewer Moran adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 10 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 Moran’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Moran adults…
Moran runs above TX on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Moran
No hospital or community health center in Moran 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 Moran; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Moran 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.
7.3% of Moran adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across 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 Moran adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Moran 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.
Moran 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 Moran adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moran
Why doesn’t Moran have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moran.
What hospital is closest to Moran?
Stephens Memorial Hospital in Breckenridge, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Moran’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 Moran.
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.