Where Valera residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Valera, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valera. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valera
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Valera
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Valera runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Valera, and more people treating it
45.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Valera 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 Valera’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Valera adults…
Valera runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Valera adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of Valera adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Valera
No hospital or community health center in Valera 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 Valera; ≈ 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 Valera adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Valera 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.
Valera 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 Valera adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Valera
Why doesn’t Valera have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Valera.
What hospital is closest to Valera?
Coleman County Medical Center Company in Coleman, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Valera’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 Valera.
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.