Photo: WhisperToMe · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Aldine is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Aldine differs from Texas on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aldine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aldine
Dental care lags in Aldine
33% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 29% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Aldine adults get no exercise
43.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Aldine
45.4% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (more than twice the Texas rate). No reliable transportation (22% vs 10.5%) and utility shut-off threats (22% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 40.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% 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 Aldine’s likely range.
What’s behind Aldine’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aldine is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #629 of 641 in Texas. All seven of Aldine’s estimates fall in the lowest 10% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is fair or poor health: 39.2% of adults, against 21.8% across Texas and 19.4% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Aldine’s median household income is $44,455; among the 3,809 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Aldine compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 3.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Aldine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
40.1% of Aldine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Aldine adults…
Aldine runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Aldine residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Aldine
No hospital or community health center in Aldine 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 Aldine; ≈ 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 Aldine adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Aldine runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
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Aldine and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldine | D− | 44.6% | 18.6% | 20% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Aldine adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Aldine
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Aldine is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Aldine’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Aldine | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 39.2%35.4–42.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.5–21.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%18–22.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.6%39.8–49.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.6%16.6–20.7 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%31.6–37.7 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%33.9–40.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.5%17.5–21.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7.2–9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 29%25–33.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20%17.5–22.6 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 43.6%39.1–48 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.5–18.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.4%39.7–47.2 | 38.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 46.6%42.2–50.9 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.6%64.1–71.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 33%30.3–35.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 74.6%72–77.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.5%67.5–73.4 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 40.8%36.9–44.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 62.8%55.3–69.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18.4–23.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35.5%32.3–39 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 45.4%42.7–48.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 33.5%30.9–36.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 22%19.9–24.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 22%20.4–23.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 40.1%37.4–42.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.5%41.3–49.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.2%19.8–24.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 25.2%22.6–27.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 14.7%13.4–16.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.2%12.7–15.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Aldine
Is Aldine a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aldine is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #629 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Aldine?
CDC estimates 44.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.8% and 49.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Aldine?
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest in Houston, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Aldine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Aldine have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 46.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 42.2–50.9%), against 19.1% across Texas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Aldine more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aldine.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.