Where Myrtle Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Myrtle Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Myrtle Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Myrtle Springs
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Myrtle Springs
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.5%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Myrtle Springs runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Myrtle Springs, and more people treating it
39.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Myrtle Springs adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 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 Myrtle Springs’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Myrtle Springs adults…
Myrtle Springs runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Myrtle Springs is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Myrtle Springs as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Myrtle Springs 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.
13.2% of Myrtle Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Myrtle Springs
No hospital or community health center in Myrtle Springs 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 Myrtle Springs; ≈ 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 Myrtle Springs adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Myrtle Springs 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.
Myrtle Springs and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | C+ | 34.6% | 12.2% | 14.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Myrtle Springs adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Myrtle Springs
Why doesn’t Myrtle Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Myrtle Springs.
What hospital is closest to Myrtle Springs?
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman in Kaufman, 18.7 miles in a straight line from Myrtle Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Myrtle Springs?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Texas Community Clinic in Canton, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Myrtle Springs.
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.