Panther Junction Mission 66 Historic District · Photo: John Cummings · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Study Butte residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Study Butte, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Study Butte. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Study Butte
The nearest ER is 73 miles from Study Butte
The closest emergency room is Big Bend Regional Medical Center in Alpine, 72.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Preventative Care Health Services is closer (5.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Study Butte
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.2%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Study Butte runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Study Butte is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Study Butte’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 ↓
Study Butte keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (64.1% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (90% vs 84.6%). Checkups ↓
Study Butte adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.5% vs 16.9%), lack of emotional support (24.4% vs 28.4%) and depression (17.9% vs 21.2%) all run below Texas. Mind & connection ↓
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 Study Butte’s likely range.
Care in and near Study Butte
No hospital or community health center in Study Butte 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 Study Butte; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Study Butte adults…
Study Butte runs below TX on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Study Butte adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Study Butte adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Study Butte 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.6% of Study Butte adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Study Butte and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terlingua | — | — | — | — |
Terlingua: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Study Butte adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Study Butte
Why doesn’t Study Butte have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Study Butte.
Where can I get low-cost care near Study Butte?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PCHS Terlingua Clinic in Terlingua, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Study Butte.
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.