Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Anson is healthier than 49%
Anson differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Anson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anson
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Anson
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Anson runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Anson, and more people treating it
38.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 77.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Anson
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.6%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Anson is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Anson is healthier than 18%. Against the 5,046 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 49%. Health Grade ↓
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 Anson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Anson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anson is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns, #462 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 42% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Anson’s median household income is $48,104; among the 5,046 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Anson adults…
Anson runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Anson 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.
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Care in and near Anson
1 hospital in Anson, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Anson; ≈ 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 Anson adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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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.
14.3% of Anson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Anson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson | C− | 38.5% | 15.2% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Anson adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Anson
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Anson is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Anson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Anson | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26%22.5–29.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.2–18.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.3–20.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%29.7–48.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.1–17.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%34.2–43 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%34.2–43.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.9%24.6–31.4 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.5%12.6–18.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%13.1–18.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.2%27–37.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.2–19.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%31–46 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.3%16.9–24 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%71–78.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.7%47.5–55.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.6–86.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.1–80.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.6%55–65.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%63.4–80.2 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20–27.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%22.9–30.4 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%16–19.9 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%13.4–16.9 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.9–10.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.3%12.6–16 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.4%32.7–42.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.6%16–21.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.1–19.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.5–8.2 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9–11.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 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 Anson
Is Anson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anson is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #462 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Anson?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 48.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Anson?
Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, 21.8 miles in a straight line from Anson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Anson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.9–24%), 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 Anson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anson.
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.