Photo: Mike Geissinger · Public domainWhere Stonewall residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stonewall, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stonewall. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stonewall
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Stonewall
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.8%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Stonewall runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 40% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Stonewall, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Stonewall keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.1% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (60.4% 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 Stonewall’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Stonewall adults…
Stonewall runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Stonewall is an older town: 40% 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 Stonewall as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stonewall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Stonewall
No hospital or community health center in Stonewall 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 Stonewall; ≈ 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.
5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Stonewall adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Stonewall 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.
8.5% of Stonewall adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Stonewall 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 Stonewall adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stonewall
Why doesn’t Stonewall have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stonewall.
What hospital is closest to Stonewall?
Hill Country Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Stonewall’s 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 Stonewall.
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.