Photo: Lothar the Terrible · Public domainWhere Rule residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rule, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rule. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rule
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rule
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), about twice the Texas rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Rule runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Rule
48.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 21% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
In Rule, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 18.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Texas 19.1%), yet 30.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.8% across the state. 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 Rule’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rule adults…
Rule runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rule adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Rule
No hospital or community health center in Rule 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 Rule; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Rule adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
18.8% of Rule adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Rule 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 Rule adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rule
Why doesn’t Rule have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rule.
What hospital is closest to Rule?
Haskell Memorial Hospital in Haskell, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Rule’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 Rule.
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.