Where Retreat residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Retreat, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Retreat. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Retreat
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Retreat
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Retreat runs above Texas on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Retreat
43.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 24.9% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Retreat
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.9%), 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 Retreat’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Retreat adults…
Retreat runs above TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Retreat 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 Retreat
No hospital or community health center in Retreat 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 Retreat; ≈ 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 Retreat adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Retreat runs above 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.
24.9% of Retreat adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Retreat and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsicana | D | 38.8% | 15.4% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Oak Valley | — | — | — | — |
Oak Valley: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Retreat adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Retreat
Why doesn’t Retreat have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Retreat.
What hospital is closest to Retreat?
Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Retreat’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Retreat?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Dr. Kent E. Rogers Clinic in Corsicana, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Retreat.
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.