Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Round Top residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Round Top, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Round Top. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Round Top
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Round Top
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.7%), more than twice the Texas rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), about twice the Texas rate. COPD is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Round Top runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Round Top, and more people treating it
47.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 85.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Round Top is short on dental care and mental health care
Round Top’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Round Top keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.8% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (62.4% 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 Round Top’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Round Top adults…
Round Top runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Round Top adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Round Top
No hospital or community health center in Round Top 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 Round Top; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Round Top adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Round Top 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.
6.7% of Round Top adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Round Top 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 Round Top adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Round Top
Why doesn’t Round Top have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Round Top.
What hospital is closest to Round Top?
Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham in Brenham, 18.7 miles in a straight line from Round Top’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 Round Top.
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.