Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Boerne is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Boerne differs from Texas on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Boerne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boerne
Cancer and arthritis run high in Boerne
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.7%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Boerne adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Boerne is an active town
Only 23.1% 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 Boerne’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Boerne’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Boerne is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #153 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 81% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 59%.
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). Boerne’s median household income is $84,541; among the 10,434 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$106K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Boerne adults…
Boerne runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.7% of Boerne 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.
4.2 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near Boerne
1 community health center in Boerne, 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 Boerne; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Boerne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Boerne adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Boerne does better than Texas.
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Boerne and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boerne | B+ | 35% | 11.2% | 11.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Boerne adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Boerne
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Boerne is better than Texas on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Boerne’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Boerne | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15.8–20.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.9–14 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.7–17.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%28.2–42.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%30.5–38.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%32.4–40.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%22.8–28.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.3–12 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.4–13.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%19.3–27.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.3–20.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%26.5–38.7 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.2%11.3–15.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%72.3–79.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.8%59.3–65.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.9–89.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74.2–79.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%57.9–67.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%64.4–79.2 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.3–24.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.4–27.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.5–12.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.5–8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%24.7–32.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.6–15.3 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.3–14.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 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 Boerne
Is Boerne a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Boerne is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #153 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Boerne?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 42.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Boerne?
Bandera Family Hospital in San Antonio, 18.8 miles in a straight line from Boerne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Boerne have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–15.4%), 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 Boerne more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Boerne.
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.