Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Trenton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Trenton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Trenton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Trenton
COPD, cancer and depression run high in Trenton
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.8%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Depression is also above the state: 25.7%, vs 21.2% across Texas. In all, Trenton runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Trenton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Trenton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Trenton adults…
Trenton runs above TX on 4 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.
10.4% of Trenton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Trenton
No hospital or community health center in Trenton 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 Trenton; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Trenton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Trenton adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Trenton 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.
Trenton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard | C | 37.9% | 12.2% | 15.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Trenton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Trenton
Why doesn’t Trenton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Trenton.
What hospital is closest to Trenton?
TMC- Bonham Hospital in Bonham, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Trenton’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 Trenton.
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.