Health · Spearman
Spearman, TX health
Spearman differs from Texas on 5 of 33 measures. Where it trails the state most: more uninsured adults (24.7% vs 19.1%) and more adults with heart disease (7.1% vs 5.6%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for SpearmanTownTapestry Health GradeNew
C
Spearman’s Health Grade: C
On seven CDC health estimates for adults, Spearman is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns and 52% of Texas towns.
C-Self-rated healthC+Physical distressBMental distressC+ObesityCDiabetesBSmokingC-Exercise
All U.S. towns we grade (19,420)Healthier than 34%
Less healthyHealthier
Texas towns we grade (1,011)Healthier than 52%
Towns with similar incomes, $51K–$86K (9,500)Healthier than 41%
About what its income would suggest. Spearman does about as well against towns with similar incomes as against all towns.
These are estimates. At the ends of CDC’s likely ranges, Spearman could be anywhere from D to B+.
How the Health Grade works
- Seven CDC estimates. Adults in fair or poor health, frequent physical distress, frequent mental distress, obesity, diabetes, smoking and no exercise (CDC PLACES, 2025 release). On each one a town earns the share of U.S. towns doing worse, and those shares are averaged. It’s the same score as our Healthiest towns in Texas ranking.
- Graded on a national curve. Every U.S. town with 1,000+ residents and all seven estimates (19,420 places) is lined up by score: A+ top 5%A next 10%A- next 10%B B+ to B−, next 30%C C+ to C−, next 30%D D and D−, bottom 15%
- Not adjusted for income. Wealthier towns are usually healthier, and the grade shows that as it is. The similar-incomes bar compares Spearman with U.S. towns whose median household income is within 25% of its own.
- Modeled, not measured. CDC combines national survey answers with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix. Spearman uses CDC’s own estimate for it. High blood pressure is left out because it tracks age more than anything else. The confidence line recomputes the grade with every estimate at the low, then the high, end of its range.
Report card
How Spearman compares with Texas
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Chronic conditions
37.2% have obesity
0 better9 close3 worse
Habits
31.8% get no exercise
0 better4 close0 worse
Care & screenings
73.8% had a checkup
0 better5 close2 worse
Mind & connection
0 better3 close0 worse
Disability
35.2% have a disability
7 measures · shown without a better/worse judgment
Chronic conditions
Out of every 100 Spearman adults…
36 of every 100 Spearman adults have high blood pressure
Texas: 33 in 100 · too close to call · margin 31.2–39.9%
Bars show Spearman; the black tick is Texas. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Habits
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
Spearman, betterSpearman, worseToo close to callTexas
Get no exerciseshare of adults
31.8% Spearman
TX 27.8%
TX 27.8%
Sleep under 7 hoursshare of adults
36.8% Spearman
TX 38.2%
TX 38.2%
Binge drinkshare of adults
16.3% Spearman
TX 17%
TX 17%
Smoke cigarettesshare of adults
13.4% Spearman
TX 12.5%
TX 12.5%
0%10%20%30%40%
Care & screenings
Keeping up with care
Share of Spearman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Yearly checkup
TX 74%Dentist visit
TX 55%Cholesterol check
TX 85%Colon screening
TX 58%Mammogram
TX 74%Taking BP meds
TX 74%1 in 4
working-age adults has no health insurance
Spearman 24.7% · Texas 1 in 5 (19.1%)
Mind & connection
How Spearman adults are doing
1 in 5Spearman adults have been diagnosed with depression
21.4% · Texas 21.2% · too close to call
1 in 6Spearman adults are in frequent mental distress
16.7% · Texas 16.9% · too close to call
Disability
Living with a disability
35.2%
of Spearman adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Walking or climbing stairs16.9%
Thinking or memory16.2%
Hearing8.2%
Errands alone9.3%
Vision7.1%
Dressing or bathing4.6%
Black tick: Texas. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Getting care
Care in and near Spearman
1 hospital in Spearman, plus the nearest just outside it.
HNearest ERHansford County HospitalSpearman · 0.6 miDirections →
+Low-cost carePanhandle Counseling and Health CenterGuymon · 37.4 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
37.4 mi
Panhandle Counseling and Health Center
3 sites · nearest in Guymon
Panhandle Counseling and Health Center Outreach CenterGuymon · 37.4 mi
Panhandle Counseling and Health CenterGuymon · 37.5 mi
Panhandle Counseling and Health Center Outreach CenterHooker · 45.9 mi
61.9 mi
United Methodist Western Kansas Mexican-American Ministries
3 sites · nearest in Liberal
Liberal Health CenterLiberal · 61.9 mi
Genesis Family Health Ulysses - AdminUlysses · 95.9 mi
Genesis Family Health-Ulysses Dental ClinicUlysses · 95.9 mi
Nothing matches.
! Primary careSpearman's county is a federal shortage area for some residents.Low-income residents, Hansford County · need score 12 of 25
! Dental careSpearman's county is a federal shortage area.Hansford County · need score 8 of 25
! Mental healthSpearman's county is a federal shortage area.Hansford County · need score 12 of 25
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 Spearman. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 33 measures for Spearman
| Measure | Spearman | Margin | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 35.5% | 31.2–39.9% | 33.1% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 37.2% | 32.8–41.9% | 35.1% | about the same |
| Obesity | 37.2% | 28.6–46.3% | 35.6% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8% | 21.7–28.1% | 21.6% | worse |
| Depression | 21.4% | 18–25.1% | 21.2% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 13.8% | 12.3–15.3% | 12.5% | about the same |
| Asthma | 9.5% | 8.3–10.8% | 9.5% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 7.5% | 6.7–8.3% | 6.1% | worse |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 11.8–16.1% | 12.7% | about the same |
| COPD | 7% | 5.7–8.4% | 5.7% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 7.1% | 6.1–8.1% | 5.6% | worse |
| Stroke | 3.7% | 3.2–4.3% | 3.2% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4% | 10.9–16.3% | 12.5% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 16.3% | 13.4–19.6% | 17% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 31.8% | 26.4–37.9% | 27.8% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8% | 33.2–40.2% | 38.2% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 73.8% | 69.6–77.6% | 73.8% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 52.3% | 50–54.5% | 54.6% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 85% | 82.5–87.1% | 84.6% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 56.2% | 53.3–59% | 57.9% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 71.2% | 66.4–75.4% | 74.1% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 76.3% | 73.4–79.1% | 74.1% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 24.7% | 19.8–30% | 19.1% | worse |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Frequent mental distress | 16.7% | 14.6–19.1% | 16.9% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 25.4% | 21.3–29.7% | 21.8% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 15.1% | 13–17.5% | 13.2% | about the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2% | 30.2–40.9% | 30.9% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 16.9% | 14.2–20% | 14% | |
| Thinking or memory | 16.2% | 13.8–18.9% | 15.1% | |
| Hearing | 8.2% | 7.2–9.4% | 6.3% | |
| Vision | 7.1% | 6–8.2% | 6.1% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.6% | 3.9–5.5% | 4% | |
| Errands alone | 9.3% | 7.8–10.9% | 8.2% | |
About these numbers
How CDC estimates town health
They're modeled estimatesCDC combines a large national health survey with each area's age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Spearman door to door.
Close calls stay grayEvery figure has a margin of error. When the Texas figure falls inside it, we don't call Spearman better or worse.
CDC's own town estimateCDC publishes Spearman directly, so these are its own figures.
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.