On CDC estimates, Anna is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Anna differs from Texas on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Anna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anna
Binge drinking is the habit Anna doesn’t win on
20.2% of adults binge drink, vs 17% across Texas, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Anna
Anna runs below Texas on five chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.7% vs 5.6%), diabetes (8.4% vs 12.7%) and stroke (2.2% vs 3.2%). A young population is part of it: only 6% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%). Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Anna’s lead shrinks
Anna is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but 59% of the 7,788 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$132K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Anna is an active town
Only 20.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Anna’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Anna’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anna is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #132 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 95% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Anna’s median household income is $105,593; among the 7,788 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Anna adults…
Anna runs below TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Anna residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Anna
No hospital or community health center in Anna 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 Anna; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Anna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Anna adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Anna does better than Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Anna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Anna and the towns around it
Anna’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna | A− | 36.8% | 8.4% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Melissa | A− | 35.7% | 8.2% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Westminster | — | — | — | — | |
| Blue Ridge | B− | 37.5% | 9.5% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Westminster: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Anna adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Anna
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Anna is better than Texas on 19 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Anna’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Anna | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%14.2–18.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.8–19.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%31.5–42.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.2–9.5 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.2%25.1–31.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.5%28.2–35 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.6%15.5–19.9 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.2–12.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%9.7–13.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%17.6–24.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.2%17.2–23.7 | 17% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%33.3–41.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%10.9–14.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.1%68.4–75.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.9%58.9–65 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%83.1–86.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.2%65.9–72.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.6%54.5–62.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%73.1–83.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.6–27.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.9–27.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%13.1–16.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.9%12.4–15.6 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.8–9.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%9.5–11.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.1%21.8–28.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.6%8.3–10.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.3–15.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6–7.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Anna
Is Anna a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anna is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #132 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Anna?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 42.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Anna?
Methodist Celina Medical Center in Celina, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Anna’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Anna have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.9–14.7%), 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 Anna more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anna.
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.