Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Benavides is healthier than 53%
Benavides differs from Texas on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Benavides. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benavides
More Benavides adults get no exercise
44.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Benavides
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Benavides runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Benavides
42.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Benavides’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Benavides is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Benavides is healthier than 17%. Against the 4,081 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 53%. 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 Benavides’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Benavides’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Benavides is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 75% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Benavides’ median household income is $45,216; among the 4,081 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Where Benavides compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Benavides adults…
Benavides runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Benavides adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Benavides
1 community health center in Benavides, 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 Benavides; ≈ 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 Benavides adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Benavides 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.
25.7% of Benavides adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Benavides and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benavides | C− | 42.4% | 23% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Benavides adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Benavides
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Benavides is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Benavides’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Benavides | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 36.5%31.2–41.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%16.4–22 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.4–17.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.4%33.5–51.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 23%19.9–26 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.6%38–47.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.5%37.8–47.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.3%23.7–30.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8–10.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.1%5.8–8.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.2–5.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.1%15.6–22.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%10.6–16.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 44.5%37.9–51.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.3–15.5 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%31.9–47.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 36%29.9–43 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%71.8–79.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42.4%38.3–46.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83–87.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.7–83 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 51.8%45.9–57.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.1%60.9–78.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.8%14.9–21.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.6%27.7–35.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33%30–35.9 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.5%21.1–26.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.6%13–16.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.3%13.9–16.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.7%23.2–28.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.4%37.5–49.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.2%21.3–28.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%15.1–20.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%9.1–12 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12.5%10.6–14.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%9.4–13.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.4%6.2–8.7 | 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 Benavides
Is Benavides a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Benavides is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Benavides?
CDC estimates 42.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 51.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Benavides?
Christus Spohn Hospital Alice in Alice, 19.2 miles in a straight line from Benavides’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Benavides have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 36% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 29.9–43%), 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 Benavides more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Benavides.
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.