Where Oak Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oak Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oak Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oak Valley
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Oak Valley
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Oak Valley runs above Texas on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Oak Valley
42.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 27.7% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Oak Valley
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.9%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Oak Valley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Oak Valley adults…
Oak Valley runs above TX on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oak Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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.
Care in and near Oak Valley
No hospital or community health center in Oak Valley 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 Oak Valley; ≈ 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).
How Oak Valley adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Oak Valley 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.5% of Oak Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Oak Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oak Valley adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oak Valley
Why doesn’t Oak Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oak Valley.
What hospital is closest to Oak Valley?
Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Oak Valley’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 Oak Valley?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Dr. Kent E. Rogers Clinic in Corsicana, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oak Valley.
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.