Where Pleasant Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pleasant Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pleasant Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pleasant Valley
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Pleasant Valley
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Pleasant Valley runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pleasant Valley, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Pleasant Valley
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), 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 Pleasant Valley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pleasant Valley adults…
Pleasant Valley runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley
No hospital or community health center in Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley; ≈ 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 Pleasant Valley 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.
11.9% of Pleasant Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Pleasant Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls | C+ | 35.4% | 12.6% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pleasant Valley adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pleasant Valley
Why doesn’t Pleasant Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pleasant Valley.
What hospital is closest to Pleasant Valley?
United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Pleasant Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pleasant Valley?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Healthcare Center - Denver Campus in Wichita Falls, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pleasant Valley.
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.