Where Spofford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Spofford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 78832. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Spofford
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Spofford
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Spofford runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Spofford
48.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 18.6% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Spofford’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Spofford
The closest emergency room is Fort Duncan Medical Center in Eagle Pass, 31.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, United Medical Centers is closer (9.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Spofford, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.4% 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 Spofford’s likely range; Spofford’s figures come from ZIP code 78832, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Spofford adults…
Spofford runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Spofford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Spofford
No hospital or community health center in Spofford 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 Spofford; ≈ 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 Spofford 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.
15.1% of Spofford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Spofford 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 Spofford adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Spofford
Why doesn’t Spofford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Spofford.
Where can I get low-cost care near Spofford?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is United Medical Centers #2 in Brackettville, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Spofford.
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.