Where Savoy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Savoy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Savoy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Savoy
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Savoy
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.6%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Savoy runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Savoy
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Fewer Savoy adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Savoy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Savoy adults…
Savoy runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Savoy residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Savoy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Savoy
No hospital or community health center in Savoy 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 Savoy; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Savoy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Savoy adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Savoy 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.
Savoy 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 Savoy adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Savoy
Why doesn’t Savoy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Savoy.
What hospital is closest to Savoy?
TMC- Bonham Hospital in Bonham, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Savoy’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 Savoy.
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.