On CDC estimates, Bloomington is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Bloomington trails Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bloomington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bloomington
Dental care lags in Bloomington
43.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 18.2% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bloomington
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.8%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Housing insecurity (21.8% vs 16.4%) and utility shut-off threats (14.1% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 22.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Bloomington adults get no exercise
36.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Bloomington is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Bloomington is healthier than 22%. Against the 6,681 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$66K), it’s healthier than 45%. 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 Bloomington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Bloomington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bloomington is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 62% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Bloomington’s median household income is $52,666; among the 6,681 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$66K), it’s healthier than 45%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bloomington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.9% of Bloomington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Out of every 100 Bloomington adults…
Bloomington runs above TX on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Bloomington residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Bloomington
No hospital or community health center in Bloomington 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 Bloomington; ≈ 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 Bloomington adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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Bloomington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | C− | 39.6% | 16.6% | 13.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bloomington adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bloomington
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bloomington is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Bloomington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bloomington | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.6%24.8–32.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14–18.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15–19.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%31.2–48.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.6%14.5–18.9 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%31.4–39.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.4–41.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.8%19.9–25.9 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5–6.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.1%5.2–7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.2%15.3–21.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.4–16 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 36.1%30.6–42.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13–19 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41%34.5–47.7 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 29.5%24.6–34.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.8%68.8–76.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.2%39.8–46.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.3–86.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%73.1–78.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.6%50.5–60.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.7%59.5–75.2 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.6%16.6–22.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%26.1–34 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.8%25.4–30.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.8%19.6–24.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.1%12.5–15.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.7%12.4–15 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.9%20.7–25.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%31.5–41.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%15.4–20.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.8–19.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.1–10.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.5–6 | 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 Bloomington
Is Bloomington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bloomington is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bloomington?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 48.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bloomington?
Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Bloomington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bloomington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 29.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 24.6–34.7%), 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 Bloomington 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 Bloomington.
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.