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Situated in Northwest Texas, the city of Lubbock was incorporated in 1909. The Quakers first settled Lubbock. For Texas’ Great Plains region and East New Mexico, Lubbock serves as a trade hub for grain and cotton growing. Lubbock manufactures products such as cottonseed oil, food and dairy products, wine, pumps, and irrigation equipment. The town includes attractions such as the Mackenzie State Park, which includes a prairie-dog town; Lake Landmark State Historical Park; and the Texas Air Museum.

If you are planning to move to Lubbock, here are some useful statistics:

  • The (annual and cost-of-living adjusted) average family purchasing power is roughly $54,900.
  • The Consumer Price Index for the region is 202.155.

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Lubbock, TX Health News

Lubbock Healthcare Statistics: percentage of residents with a healthcare plan: 92.3%. body mass index (average for residents): 27. diabetes rate (percentage of residents diagnosed): 10.8%. hypertension rate (percentage of residents diagnosed): 41.5%. Elder-care facilities: 16. air quality index (percentage of days AQI ranked as good): N/A

Recently, a six-year-old Lubbock boy was chosen as a Kidd’s Kids–a group of chronically–ill children who will enjoy a trip to Disney World. The boy’s mother and grandmother both died from cancer, and now the boy is fighting his own battle with the disease. The Texas Tech Health Sciences Center also helped to raise spending money for the youngster.

Medical Centers in Lubbock, TX

  • Highland Community Hospital
    2412 50th St., Lubbock, TX; 806-788-4100
  • Texas Tech Medical Center
    3502 9th St. # G10, Lubbock, TX; 806-743-1177
  • University Medical Center
    602 Indiana Ave., Lubbock, TX; 806-775-8200
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Key Facts...

In 2005 $2 trillion was spent on health care services in the United States. On average, each person was responsible for a total annual health care bill of $6,700. Is your health insurance plan working for you and your family?

Source: National Coalition on Health Care. Catlin, A, C. Cowan, S. Heffler, et al, "National Health Spending in 2005." Health Affairs 26:1 (2006).

Health care costs in the United States rose an unprecedented 6.9% in 2005, more than double the rate of inflation. These costs are expected to rise at similar levels for the next decade. Protect your health and your wallet by investing in a health insurance plan that is right for you.

Source: National Coalition on Health Care. Catlin, A, C. Cowan, S. Heffler, et al, "National Health Spending in 2005." Health Affairs 26:1 (2006).

A 2003 study by The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation determined that over one third of uninsured adults reported having trouble paying their medical bills. Safeguard yourself and your family against future debt by finding a high quality health care plan.

Source: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Access to Care for the Uninsured: An Update. 29 September 2003.