Where Pendleton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pendleton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pendleton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pendleton
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Pendleton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Pendleton runs above Texas on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pendleton, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Pendleton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), 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 Pendleton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pendleton adults…
Pendleton runs above TX on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pendleton 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 Pendleton
No hospital or community health center in Pendleton 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 Pendleton; ≈ 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 Pendleton adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Pendleton 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.
13.1% of Pendleton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Pendleton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pendleton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pendleton
Why doesn’t Pendleton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pendleton.
What hospital is closest to Pendleton?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple in Temple, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Pendleton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pendleton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Waco Family Medicine - Temple Downtown in Temple, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pendleton.
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.