Where Staples residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Staples, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Staples. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Staples
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Staples
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.8%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Staples runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Staples, and more people treating it
42.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Staples keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.6% vs 73.8%) and cholesterol checks (89.5% vs 84.6%). 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 Staples’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Staples adults…
Staples runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Staples is an older town: 25% 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 Staples as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Staples adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Staples
No hospital or community health center in Staples 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 Staples; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
How Staples adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Staples does better than 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.
10.6% of Staples adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Staples and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Staples adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Staples
Why doesn’t Staples have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Staples.
What hospital is closest to Staples?
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos in San Marcos, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Staples’ 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 Staples.
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.