Where Tunis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tunis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tunis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tunis
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Tunis
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.5%), vs 12.7% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Tunis runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Tunis, and more people treating it
52.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 84.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Tunis
48.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 24.5% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Tunis is short on primary care and mental health care
Tunis’ county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Tunis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Tunis adults…
Tunis runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tunis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Tunis
No hospital or community health center in Tunis 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 Tunis; ≈ 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 Tunis adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Tunis 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.
15.3% of Tunis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Tunis 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 Tunis adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tunis
Why doesn’t Tunis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tunis.
What hospital is closest to Tunis?
Burleson St. Joseph Health Center in Caldwell, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Tunis’ 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 Tunis.
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.