Where Wells residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wells, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wells. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wells
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Wells
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Wells runs above Texas on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wells
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.2%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Wells
47.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 23.3% 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 Wells’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Wells adults…
Wells runs above TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wells is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wells as about how healthy they are.
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 Wells adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Wells
No hospital or community health center in Wells 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 Wells; ≈ 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).
How Wells adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Wells 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.
23.9% of Wells adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Wells 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 Wells adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wells
Why doesn’t Wells have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wells.
What hospital is closest to Wells?
Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Wells’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wells.
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.