Scurry county, TX

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Scurry County, Texas[edit | edit source]

  • Scurry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 16,921. Its county seat is Snyder, which is the educational and economic hub of the county. The county was created in 1876 and organized in 1884. Scurry County was one of 46 prohibition, or entirely dry, counties in the state of Texas, but is now a moist county.

Healthcare in Scurry County, Texas[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a vital aspect of any community, and Scurry County, Texas, is no exception. The county is home to several healthcare facilities that provide a range of services to its residents.

Cogdell Memorial Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Cogdell Memorial Hospital is a general medical and surgical hospital in Snyder, Texas. It is a critical access hospital, offering both inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital has 25 beds and provides services such as emergency care, surgical services, radiology, and rehabilitation.

Snyder Healthcare Center[edit | edit source]

  • Snyder Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Snyder, Texas. It provides long-term care and short-term rehabilitation for seniors. The center offers a variety of services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

West Texas Centers[edit | edit source]

  • West Texas Centers is a mental health facility that serves Scurry County. It provides a range of mental health services, including counseling, crisis intervention, and medication management.

Health Statistics in Scurry County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the United States Census Bureau, Scurry County has a total area of 908 square miles, of which 6.2% is water. The county's population density is 18.7 persons per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years.
  • In terms of health outcomes, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reports that Scurry County ranks 142 out of 244 for health outcomes and 169 out of 244 for health factors in Texas. The county has a relatively high rate of smoking and obesity, and a lower rate of access to exercise opportunities compared to the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Scurry County, Texas, is served by a variety of facilities, each offering a range of services to meet the diverse needs of the county's residents. From general medical and surgical services at Cogdell Memorial Hospital to long-term care and rehabilitation at Snyder Healthcare Center, and mental health services at West Texas Centers, residents have access to comprehensive healthcare services. However, there is room for improvement in terms of health outcomes and factors, indicating a need for continued focus on health promotion and disease prevention.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Scurry county, TX



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Evans Tanner 1770930364 M Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine 2016 Family Practice Snyder TX 79549



Scurry county, TX - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Burleson James 1639134430 MD M University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston 1977 Emergency Medicine Family Practice Snyder TX 79549
Nordyke Mark 1134128986 M University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston 1982 Orthopedic Surgery Family Practice Snyder TX 79549



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