Where Mullin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mullin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mullin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mullin
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Mullin
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Mullin runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mullin is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Mullin’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Mullin
The closest emergency room is Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood in Brownwood, 20.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Mullin adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 9 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 Mullin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mullin adults…
Mullin runs above TX on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mullin
No hospital or community health center in Mullin 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 Mullin; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Mullin 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mullin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Mullin adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Mullin 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.
Mullin 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 Mullin adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mullin
Why doesn’t Mullin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mullin.
What hospital is closest to Mullin?
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood in Brownwood, 20.9 miles in a straight line from Mullin’s 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 Mullin.
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.