Where Stockton Bend residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stockton Bend, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stockton Bend. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stockton Bend
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Stockton Bend
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), about twice the Texas rate. 36.5% of adults have arthritis, vs 21.6% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Stockton Bend runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% 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 Stockton Bend, and more people treating it
45.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 84.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Stockton Bend keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.2% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (59.4% vs 54.6%). 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 Stockton Bend’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Stockton Bend adults…
Stockton Bend runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Stockton Bend is an older town: 30% 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 Stockton Bend as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stockton Bend adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Stockton Bend
No hospital or community health center in Stockton Bend 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 Stockton Bend; ≈ 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 Stockton Bend adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Stockton Bend 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.
6.6% of Stockton Bend adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Stockton Bend and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granbury | B− | 33% | 13.8% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stockton Bend adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stockton Bend
Why doesn’t Stockton Bend have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stockton Bend.
What hospital is closest to Stockton Bend?
Lake Granbury Medical Center in Granbury, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Stockton Bend’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stockton Bend.
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.