Photo: Lothar1976 · Public domainWhere Penelope residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Penelope, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Penelope. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Penelope
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Penelope
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Penelope runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Penelope, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Penelope
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), 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 Penelope’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Penelope adults…
Penelope runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Penelope 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 Penelope
No hospital or community health center in Penelope 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 Penelope; ≈ 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 Penelope 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.
17.8% of Penelope adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Penelope 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 Penelope adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Penelope
Why doesn’t Penelope have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Penelope.
What hospital is closest to Penelope?
Hill Regional Hospital in Hillsboro, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Penelope’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Penelope.
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.