Where Snook residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Snook, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Snook. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Snook
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Snook
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have had cancer (8%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.5%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Snook runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Snook is short on primary care and mental health care
Snook’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Snook
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.7%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Snook’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Snook adults…
Snook runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Snook
No hospital or community health center in Snook 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 Snook; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Snook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Snook 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.
14.8% of Snook adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Snook 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 Snook adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Snook
Why doesn’t Snook have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Snook.
What hospital is closest to Snook?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati in College Station, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Snook’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Snook.
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.