Where Priddy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Priddy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Priddy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Priddy
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Priddy
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.7%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Priddy runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Priddy is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Priddy’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 ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Priddy
The closest emergency room is Comanche County Medical Center in Comanche, 21.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Priddy, and more people treating it
39.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Priddy keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.7% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (59.4% vs 54.6%). 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 Priddy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Priddy adults…
Priddy runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Priddy
No hospital or community health center in Priddy 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 Priddy; ≈ 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 Priddy 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 Priddy adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Priddy does better than 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.
10% of Priddy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Priddy 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 Priddy adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Priddy
Why doesn’t Priddy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Priddy.
What hospital is closest to Priddy?
Comanche County Medical Center in Comanche, 21.9 miles in a straight line from Priddy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Priddy.
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.