Photo: Ricraider · CC BY 3.0Where Sierra Blanca residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sierra Blanca, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sierra Blanca. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sierra Blanca
Dental care lags in Sierra Blanca
38.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 25.3% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Sierra Blanca’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 43 miles from Sierra Blanca
The closest emergency room is Culberson Hospital in Van Horn, 42.7 miles away in a straight line. And 18.6% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 10.5% across Texas. For everyday care, Project Vida Health Center is closer (0.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Sierra Blanca adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.7%), vs 27.8% across Texas. There are 39 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Sierra Blanca, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.2% 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 Sierra Blanca’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sierra Blanca adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Sierra Blanca
1 community health center in Sierra Blanca, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Sierra Blanca; ≈ 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.
Out of every 100 Sierra Blanca adults…
Sierra Blanca runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Sierra Blanca adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Sierra Blanca 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.
32.1% of Sierra Blanca adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Sierra Blanca 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 Sierra Blanca adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sierra Blanca
Why doesn’t Sierra Blanca have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sierra Blanca.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sierra Blanca?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sierra Blanca Family Health Center in Sierra Blanca, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sierra Blanca.
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.