Where Sheridan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sheridan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sheridan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sheridan
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Sheridan
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), about twice the Texas rate. Cancer is also above the state: 11%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Sheridan runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sheridan, and more people treating it
45.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Sheridan, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 16.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Texas 19.1%), yet 28.1% 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 Sheridan’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sheridan adults…
Sheridan runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sheridan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Sheridan
No hospital or community health center in Sheridan 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 Sheridan; ≈ 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 Sheridan 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.
18.6% of Sheridan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Sheridan 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 Sheridan adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sheridan
Why doesn’t Sheridan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sheridan.
What hospital is closest to Sheridan?
Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Sheridan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sheridan.
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.