Where Palisades residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Palisades, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Palisades. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Palisades
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Palisades
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.5%), vs 21.6% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Palisades runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and cancer, arthritis and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Palisades, and more people treating it
39.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Palisades keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.6% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (59% vs 54.6%). 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 Palisades’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Palisades adults…
Palisades runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Palisades 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 Palisades as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Palisades adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Palisades
No hospital or community health center in Palisades 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 Palisades; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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 Palisades adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
10.4% of Palisades adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Palisades and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timbercreek Canyon | — | — | — | — |
Timbercreek Canyon: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Palisades adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Palisades
Why doesn’t Palisades have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Palisades.
What hospital is closest to Palisades?
Bsa Hospital in Amarillo, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Palisades’ 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 Palisades?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Regence Health Network, Inc. Rmda - Ars in Amarillo, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Palisades.
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.