Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Springlake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Springlake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springlake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springlake
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Springlake
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Springlake runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Springlake
45.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 22.6% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Springlake
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.1%), 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 Springlake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Springlake adults…
Springlake runs above TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springlake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
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.
Care in and near Springlake
No hospital or community health center in Springlake 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 Springlake; ≈ 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 Springlake adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Springlake 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.
20.2% of Springlake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Springlake 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 Springlake adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Springlake
Why doesn’t Springlake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Springlake.
What hospital is closest to Springlake?
Lamb Healthcare Center in Littlefield, 22.2 miles in a straight line from Springlake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springlake.
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.