On CDC estimates, Stowell is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Stowell trails Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stowell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stowell
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Stowell
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 26%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Stowell runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Stowell
50.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 21.6% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Stowell is short on primary care and mental health care
Stowell’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Stowell’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Stowell’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stowell is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 41% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 16%).
Out of every 100 Stowell adults…
Stowell runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Stowell residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stowell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Stowell
1 community health center in Stowell, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Stowell; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Stowell adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.8% of Stowell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Stowell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stowell adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stowell
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stowell is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Stowell’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stowell | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.1%21.9–28.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.3–17.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.6–20.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.9%30.4–47.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.8–16.7 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%34.2–42.5 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%31.9–40.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%23–29.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.6%17.9–25.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.3–18.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.6%25.6–35.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.5–19.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42%34.7–49.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.7%16.1–21.5 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%70.4–78.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.2%46.3–54.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.7–86.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.8%74–79.4 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%54.8–65.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%62.5–79 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%19.7–26.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.6%24–31.5 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.3%19.2–23.5 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.9%16–20 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%10.4–12.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.8%16.9–20.8 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4%30.7–40.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%15–19.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.8–19 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.5–5.6 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Stowell
Is Stowell a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stowell is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Stowell?
CDC estimates 38.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 47.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stowell?
Riceland Medical Center in Winnie, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Stowell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Stowell have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.1–21.5%), against 19.1% across Texas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Stowell more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stowell.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.