Where Oilton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oilton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oilton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oilton
More Oilton adults get no exercise
42.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Oilton
36.3% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (about twice the Texas rate). Housing insecurity (28.1% vs 16.4%) and no reliable transportation (17% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 29.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Oilton
44.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Oilton’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.9% of Oilton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oilton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Oilton adults…
Oilton runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oilton
No hospital or community health center in Oilton 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 Oilton; ≈ 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 Oilton adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Oilton 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.
Oilton 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 Oilton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oilton
Why doesn’t Oilton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oilton.
What hospital is closest to Oilton?
Laredo Medical Center in Laredo, 21.8 miles in a straight line from Oilton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oilton.
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.