Where Praesel residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Praesel, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Praesel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Praesel
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Praesel
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.6% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Praesel runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Praesel, and more people treating it
41.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Praesel
The closest emergency room is Burleson St. Joseph Health Center in Caldwell, 20.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Praesel is short on primary care and mental health care
Praesel’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Praesel’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Praesel adults…
Praesel runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Praesel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Praesel
No hospital or community health center in Praesel 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 Praesel; ≈ 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).
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 Praesel 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.
12.4% of Praesel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Praesel and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale | D | 39.2% | 16% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Praesel adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Praesel
Why doesn’t Praesel have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Praesel.
What hospital is closest to Praesel?
Burleson St. Joseph Health Center in Caldwell, 20.1 miles in a straight line from Praesel’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 Praesel.
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.