Where Spur residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Spur, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Spur. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Spur
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Spur
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Spur runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Spur is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Spur’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Spur, and more people treating it
42.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Spur
The closest emergency room is Crosbyton Clinic Hospital in Crosbyton, 26.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Spur’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Spur adults…
Spur runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Spur is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Spur as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Spur
No hospital or community health center in Spur 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 Spur; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Spur 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.
How Spur 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.
15.2% of Spur adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Spur 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 Spur adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Spur
Why doesn’t Spur have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Spur.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Spur.
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.