Photo: Nick81aku at English Wikipedia · CC BY 2.5Where Timpson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Timpson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Timpson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Timpson
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Timpson
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Timpson runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Timpson
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.9%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Utility shut-off threats (14.6% vs 10.7%) and no reliable transportation (13.2% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 22.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Timpson
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Timpson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Timpson adults…
Timpson runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.5% of Timpson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across 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.
Care in and near Timpson
No hospital or community health center in Timpson 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 Timpson; ≈ 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 Timpson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Timpson adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Timpson runs above 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.
Timpson 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 Timpson adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Timpson
Why doesn’t Timpson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Timpson.
What hospital is closest to Timpson?
UT Health East Texas Carthage Hospital in Carthage, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Timpson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Timpson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Hope Project in Tenaha, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Timpson.
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.