Where Sylvester residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sylvester, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 79560. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sylvester
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Sylvester
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.4%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Sylvester runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Sylvester is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Sylvester’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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Sylvester, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Sylvester keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.4% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (61.7% 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 Sylvester’s likely range; Sylvester’s figures come from ZIP code 79560, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sylvester adults…
Sylvester runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sylvester
No hospital or community health center in Sylvester 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 Sylvester; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Sylvester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
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 Sylvester adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Sylvester 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.
10.5% of Sylvester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Sylvester 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 Sylvester adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sylvester
Why doesn’t Sylvester have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sylvester.
What hospital is closest to Sylvester?
Fisher County Hospital District in Rotan, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Sylvester’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sylvester.
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.