Where Simonton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Simonton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Simonton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Simonton
Simonton is an active town
Only 18.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Simonton
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Simonton keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.1% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (89.8% vs 84.6%). 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 Simonton’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Simonton adults…
Simonton runs below TX on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Simonton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Simonton
No hospital or community health center in Simonton 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 Simonton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Simonton adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Simonton does better than 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.
4.2% of Simonton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Simonton 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 Simonton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Simonton
Why doesn’t Simonton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Simonton.
What hospital is closest to Simonton?
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital in Katy, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Simonton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Simonton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Brookshire Center in Brookshire, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Simonton.
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.