Where Pineland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pineland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pineland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pineland
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Pineland
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Pineland runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Pineland is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Pineland’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Pineland
49.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 17.9% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Pineland’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Pineland, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 77.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 Pineland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pineland adults…
Pineland runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pineland
No hospital or community health center in Pineland 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 Pineland; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Pineland 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.
How Pineland adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Pineland 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.
20.6% of Pineland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Pineland 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 Pineland adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pineland
Why doesn’t Pineland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pineland.
What hospital is closest to Pineland?
Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Pineland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pineland.
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.