Where Toco residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Toco, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Toco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Toco
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Toco
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), about twice the Texas rate. COPD is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Toco runs above Texas on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Toco, and more people treating it
53% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Toco
47.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 27.6% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). 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 Toco’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Toco adults…
Toco runs above TX on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Toco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Toco
No hospital or community health center in Toco 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 Toco; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Toco adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Toco 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.5% of Toco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Toco 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 Toco adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Toco
Why doesn’t Toco have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Toco.
What hospital is closest to Toco?
Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Toco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Toco?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pediatric Clinic of Paris in Paris, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Toco.
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.