Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Slaton is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Slaton differs from Texas on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Slaton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Slaton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Slaton
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Slaton runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Slaton adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.5%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Slaton is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Slaton is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Slaton, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.3% 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 Slaton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Slaton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Slaton is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #557 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 30% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 4%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Slaton’s median household income is $56,676; among the 7,917 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Slaton adults…
Slaton runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Slaton 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Slaton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Slaton
No hospital or community health center in Slaton 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 Slaton; ≈ 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).
How Slaton adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.2% of Slaton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Slaton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaton | D | 41.2% | 18% | 16.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Slaton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Slaton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Slaton is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Slaton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Slaton | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.8%27.3–34.2 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.9–20 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.2–20.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.2%33.8–49 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18%15.8–20.2 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.4%35.4–43.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%35.7–44.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24.4–30.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.4–7.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.5%13.7–19.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%14.5–19.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.5%33.4–43.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.2–17.7 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%32.8–41.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 25.8%22.5–29.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%70.4–77.9 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.1%44.9–51.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%81.7–85.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.6–80.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.4%54.1–62.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%65–77.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.5–25.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31%28.1–33.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.3%23.3–27.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.9%18.1–21.6 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13%11.7–14.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13%12–14 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.2%18.3–22 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.3%35.8–45 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.3%18.9–23.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.5%16.4–20.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Slaton
Is Slaton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Slaton is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #557 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Slaton?
CDC estimates 41.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 49%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Slaton?
Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Slaton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Slaton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 25.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 22.5–29.6%), against 19.1% across Texas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Slaton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Slaton.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.