Where Red Lick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Red Lick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Lick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Lick
Cancer and arthritis run high in Red Lick
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27.2%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Red Lick keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (66.9% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (89.3% vs 84.6%). Checkups ↓
Red Lick is an active town
Only 20.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% 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 Red Lick’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Red Lick adults…
Red Lick runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Lick 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 Red Lick
No hospital or community health center in Red Lick 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 Red Lick; ≈ 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 Red Lick adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Red Lick 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.
6.3% of Red Lick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Red Lick and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana | D | 39.1% | 16.1% | 18% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Red Lick adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Red Lick
Why doesn’t Red Lick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Red Lick.
What hospital is closest to Red Lick?
Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Red Lick’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 Red Lick?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Core Health Systems - Texarkana College in Texarkana, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red Lick.
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.