On CDC estimates, Balcones Heights is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Balcones Heights differs from Texas on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Balcones Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Balcones Heights
More Balcones Heights adults get no exercise
43.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Balcones Heights
42% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 24.2% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Balcones Heights is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Balcones Heights is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Balcones Heights adults live with a disability
42.7% of adults live with a disability, vs 30.9% across Texas. The biggest difference is vision loss: 12.2% vs 6.1%. Disability ↓
Balcones Heights is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Balcones Heights is healthier than 3%. Against the 502 towns with similar household incomes ($22K–$37K), it’s healthier than 38%. 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 Balcones Heights’ likely range.
What’s behind Balcones Heights’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Balcones Heights is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #620 of 641 in Texas. All seven of Balcones Heights’ estimates fall in the lowest 14% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 43.2% of adults, against 27.8% across Texas and 24.7% 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). Balcones Heights’ median household income is $29,375; among the 502 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($22K–$37K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Balcones Heights compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Balcones Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Balcones Heights adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Balcones Heights adults…
Balcones Heights runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Balcones Heights residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Balcones Heights
No hospital or community health center in Balcones Heights 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 Balcones Heights; ≈ 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 Balcones Heights adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Balcones Heights runs above Texas.
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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.
34% of Balcones Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Balcones Heights and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcones Heights | D− | 42.8% | 20.5% | 19.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Balcones Heights
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Balcones Heights is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Balcones Heights’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Balcones Heights | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.1%31.6–38.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.2–21.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%18.1–22.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.8%38.2–47.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.5%18.5–22.8 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.1%37.9–44.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%32.2–38.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23.5–28.4 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%7–8.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.2–5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.2%20.5–28.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%16.7–22 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 43.2%38.9–47.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%12.2–16.7 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46%42.3–49.9 | 38.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 30%26–34.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72%68.7–75.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42%39.1–45.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.8%77.2–82.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%71–76.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.1%50–58.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.7%58.9–72.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%21.3–27.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.1%27.1–33.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.1%31.5–36.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.4%24.1–28.8 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18%16.2–19.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.4%15.9–18.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 34%31.5–36.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.7%38.7–46.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.3%20–24.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.4%19–23.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12.2%10.9–13.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.2%11.8–14.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 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 Balcones Heights
Is Balcones Heights a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Balcones Heights is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #620 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Balcones Heights?
CDC estimates 42.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.2% and 47.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Balcones Heights?
Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Balcones Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Balcones Heights have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 30% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 26–34.6%), 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 Balcones Heights 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 Balcones Heights.
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.