Where Samnorwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Samnorwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 79079. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Samnorwood
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Samnorwood
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Samnorwood runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Samnorwood
49% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 19.7% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Samnorwood, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 Samnorwood’s likely range; Samnorwood’s figures come from ZIP code 79079, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Samnorwood adults…
Samnorwood runs above TX on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Samnorwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Samnorwood
No hospital or community health center in Samnorwood 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 Samnorwood; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Samnorwood adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Samnorwood 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.
17.7% of Samnorwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Samnorwood and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Samnorwood adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Samnorwood
Why doesn’t Samnorwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Samnorwood.
What hospital is closest to Samnorwood?
Shamrock General Hospital in Shamrock, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Samnorwood’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 Samnorwood.
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.