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Health in Redland · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Redland residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Redland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Redland. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Redland

COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Redland

1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), more than twice the Texas rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), about twice the Texas rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Redland runs above Texas on 11 of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Dental care lags in Redland

35.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 40.3% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓

Smoking is more common in Redland

1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.6%), about twice the Texas rate. 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 Redland’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Redland adults…

Redland runs above TX on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

14 of every 100 Redland adults have COPD
Texas: 6 in 100 · worse · likely 12.3–15.5%
Better than TXWorseAbout the sameTexas
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Redland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.

77%Yearly checkupTX 74%
36%Dentist visitTX 55%
83%Cholesterol checkTX 85%
50%Colon screeningTX 58%
69%MammogramTX 74%
80%Taking BP medsTX 74%
1 in 4
working-age adults has no health insurance
Redland 23.2% · Texas 1 in 5 (19.1%)
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Texas

Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.

Get no exercise 44.2%TX 27.8%
Sleep under 7 hours 45.7%TX 38.2%
Binge drink 12.9%TX 17%
Smoke cigarettes 24.6%TX 12.5%
0%10%20%30%40%50%
Redland, betterRedland, worseAbout the sameTexas
Where Redland gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Getting care

Care in and near Redland

No hospital or community health center in Redland itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERWoodland Heights Medical CenterLufkin · 7.9 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyWoodland Heights Medical Center★★★★★ · 7.9 miDirections →
+Low-cost careEast Texas Community Health ServicesLufkin · 3.2 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
3.2 mi
East Texas Community Health Services
5 sites · nearest in Lufkin
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
4.8 mi
Health Opportunities for the People of East Texas
2 sites · nearest in Lufkin
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
7.9 mi
Woodland Heights Medical Center
Lufkin · ★★★★★
ER
8.4 mi
CHI St. Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin
Lufkin · ★★★★★
ER
14.9 mi
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
Nacogdoches · ★★★★★
ER
17.4 mi
Nacogdoches Medical Center
Nacogdoches · ★★★★★
ER
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Redland itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Redland itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Redland itself

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 Redland; ≈ 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).

Mind & connection

How Redland adults are doing

On 2 of 3 measures, Redland runs above Texas.

1 in 3Redland adults lack social or emotional support
31.2% · TX 28.4% · About the same as TX
1 in 4Redland adults have been diagnosed with depression
25.4% · TX 21.2% · Worse than TX
1 in 5Redland adults are in frequent mental distress
22.1% · TX 16.9% · Worse than TX
The one neighbors can help with

A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

4 in 10
Redland adults worry about having enough food
36.8% · TX 19.3%
Worse than TX
1 in 4
Redland adults worry about keeping their housing
25.2% · TX 16.4%
Worse than TX
1 in 5
Redland adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
20.4% · TX 10.7%
Worse than TX
1 in 6
Redland adults lack reliable transportation
18.1% · TX 10.5%
Worse than TX

40.6% of Redland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.

Around town

Redland and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

49.3%

of Redland adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs29.7%
Thinking or memory21.8%
Hearing10.1%
Errands alone15.8%
Vision12.2%
Dressing or bathing9.3%
Texas

Questions about health in Redland

Why doesn’t Redland have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Redland.

What hospital is closest to Redland?

Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Redland’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 Redland?

2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sayers Street Clinic in Lufkin, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Redland.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.